Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job
Jersey Shore, PA
Contracted
Jersey Shore Center -R11A94- Genesis
Mid Level
Embark on a rewarding journey as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the Jersey Shore region of Pennsylvania, where your hands-on care helps restore independence, confidence, and mobility for every patient you serve. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with seasoned physical therapists to translate assessments into practical, evidence-based therapy plans. You’ll guide patients through targeted therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, mobility activities, and functional tasks that empower them to reclaim daily life. If you’re driven by patient-centered care, eager to expand your clinical toolkit, and inspired by the impact of small, consistent improvements, this opportunity is designed for you. As you deliver compassionate care, you’ll also be treated to the beauty of Pennsylvania—piercing blue skies over the Jersey Shore, tranquil state parks, historic towns, and a welcoming communities—creating a truly fulfilling backdrop for your professional journey.
Location Benefits:
Working in Jersey Shore, PA offers a compelling blend of coastal appeal and professional growth. You’ll enjoy access to outdoor recreation, scenic shorelines, and a high-quality healthcare network that supports collaborative, multidisciplinary care. The region is known for its community warmth, family-friendly amenities, and a balance between work and weekend exploration. For clinicians who crave variety, there’s also the potential to participate in travel assignments across the U.S., gaining exposure to diverse clinical environments—outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital-based rehabilitation services—each with its own patient mix and opportunities for professional enrichment. Across locations, you’ll build relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds, deepen your clinical reasoning, and experience the distinctive cultures and landscapes our country has to offer, while maintaining a stable schedule with guaranteed weekly hours.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
As a Physical Therapy Assistant in this program, you’ll be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that support both patient outcomes and your professional development. Your daily duties will include:
- Assisting physical therapists with patient evaluations, administering therapeutic interventions, monitoring responses, and documenting progress with precision.
- Guiding patients through therapeutic exercise programs, gait and balance training, ROM exercises, strengthening protocols, and activity- or task-specific tasks aimed at restoring independence.
- Implementing treatment plans under PT supervision, adjusting cues, and providing hands-on manual techniques within your scope.
- Educating patients and families on home exercise programs, safety practices, assistive devices, and strategies to prevent relapse or re-injury.
- Helping manage equipment, preparing treatment spaces, and upholding strict safety and infection-control standards.
- Communicating patient progress and barriers to the care team, collaborating to optimize care plans, and supporting smooth transitions of care.
Professional growth and support are core to this opportunity. You’ll have access to ongoing mentorship, opportunities for continuing education credits, and cross-training across settings to broaden your clinical repertoire. The employer is committed to your advancement, with clear pathways for expansion into advanced practice skills, leadership roles, or specialty rotations within physical therapy.
Compensation and logistics include:
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,629–$1,719, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week.
- Start Date: 03/16/2026.
- Duration: Contracts are measured in weeks, with extension opportunities available based on performance, patient demand, and facility needs.
- Benefits that matter: a signing or completion bonus in select assignments, housing assistance to ease relocation or lodging needs, and the flexibility to extend contracts to maintain continuity of care for patients and stability for you.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 assistance from dedicated travel clinicians and the company support team, ensuring you have help whenever you need it during travel and placement transitions.
- Variety of settings: work in the Jersey Shore region while remaining eligible for assignments across the United States, providing broad clinical exposure and exciting professional experiences.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering staff to grow, learn, and lead with confidence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful culture that prioritizes clinical excellence, work-life balance, and a supportive environment where you can pursue career advancement while delivering compassionate patient care. The team is focused on sustaining a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and recognition for the contributions you make to patients’ lives.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to apply your skills, grow within a supportive network, and make a tangible difference in patients’ everyday functioning, this is your moment. Join a company that values your expertise, invests in your development, and supports your journey every step of the way. Take the next step—explore this opportunity to contribute to outstanding rehabilitation outcomes while enjoying the charm and opportunities of Pennsylvania’s Jersey Shore and beyond.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits:
Working in Jersey Shore, PA offers a compelling blend of coastal appeal and professional growth. You’ll enjoy access to outdoor recreation, scenic shorelines, and a high-quality healthcare network that supports collaborative, multidisciplinary care. The region is known for its community warmth, family-friendly amenities, and a balance between work and weekend exploration. For clinicians who crave variety, there’s also the potential to participate in travel assignments across the U.S., gaining exposure to diverse clinical environments—outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital-based rehabilitation services—each with its own patient mix and opportunities for professional enrichment. Across locations, you’ll build relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds, deepen your clinical reasoning, and experience the distinctive cultures and landscapes our country has to offer, while maintaining a stable schedule with guaranteed weekly hours.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
As a Physical Therapy Assistant in this program, you’ll be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that support both patient outcomes and your professional development. Your daily duties will include:
- Assisting physical therapists with patient evaluations, administering therapeutic interventions, monitoring responses, and documenting progress with precision.
- Guiding patients through therapeutic exercise programs, gait and balance training, ROM exercises, strengthening protocols, and activity- or task-specific tasks aimed at restoring independence.
- Implementing treatment plans under PT supervision, adjusting cues, and providing hands-on manual techniques within your scope.
- Educating patients and families on home exercise programs, safety practices, assistive devices, and strategies to prevent relapse or re-injury.
- Helping manage equipment, preparing treatment spaces, and upholding strict safety and infection-control standards.
- Communicating patient progress and barriers to the care team, collaborating to optimize care plans, and supporting smooth transitions of care.
Professional growth and support are core to this opportunity. You’ll have access to ongoing mentorship, opportunities for continuing education credits, and cross-training across settings to broaden your clinical repertoire. The employer is committed to your advancement, with clear pathways for expansion into advanced practice skills, leadership roles, or specialty rotations within physical therapy.
Compensation and logistics include:
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,629–$1,719, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week.
- Start Date: 03/16/2026.
- Duration: Contracts are measured in weeks, with extension opportunities available based on performance, patient demand, and facility needs.
- Benefits that matter: a signing or completion bonus in select assignments, housing assistance to ease relocation or lodging needs, and the flexibility to extend contracts to maintain continuity of care for patients and stability for you.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 assistance from dedicated travel clinicians and the company support team, ensuring you have help whenever you need it during travel and placement transitions.
- Variety of settings: work in the Jersey Shore region while remaining eligible for assignments across the United States, providing broad clinical exposure and exciting professional experiences.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering staff to grow, learn, and lead with confidence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful culture that prioritizes clinical excellence, work-life balance, and a supportive environment where you can pursue career advancement while delivering compassionate patient care. The team is focused on sustaining a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and recognition for the contributions you make to patients’ lives.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to apply your skills, grow within a supportive network, and make a tangible difference in patients’ everyday functioning, this is your moment. Join a company that values your expertise, invests in your development, and supports your journey every step of the way. Take the next step—explore this opportunity to contribute to outstanding rehabilitation outcomes while enjoying the charm and opportunities of Pennsylvania’s Jersey Shore and beyond.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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