Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job

Overview
PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) travel assignment in Peabody, Massachusetts. Start date 03/02/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range: $1,554–$1,644 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days per week. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility rehab program. This is a Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,554–$1,644 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days per week
- Start date: 03/02/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility rehab program

Responsibilities
- Implement and modify treatment plans under PT supervision for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
- Assist with patient evaluations and re-evaluations as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
- Instruct and monitor residents during therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, ROM, and functional tasks to improve independence, including patient and family education on home exercise programs.
- Assist with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices; ensure safety and fall prevention.
- Document patient progress, responses to therapy, and any changes to the plan; communicate with the PT and interdisciplinary team.
- Support discharge planning and coordinate with nursing and therapy staff as needed.

Requirements
- Current PTA license in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Availability for a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday.
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation setting with a geriatric population.
- Prior PTA clinical experience in rehab or SNF settings preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with PTs, nurses, and aides.
- Must be able to meet credentialing and onboarding requirements.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel assignment support
- 24/7 support during the assignment
- Guaranteed hours during the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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