Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC travel assignment in Farmington, ME, United States. Start date 08/24/2026 for a 20-week contract with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,689 to $1,774. Shift is 5x8 days with typical hours 08:00–16:30. This role operates in a long-term acute care setting within a skilled nursing environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,689–$1,774 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 20 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days; typical hours 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: LTAC skilled nursing environment
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT in LTAC/skilled nursing setting per plan of care
- Implement and progress therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion and strengthening activities
- Assist patients with ADLs, mobility, transfers, and functional activities
- Monitor patient responses, document sessions, and communicate progress to the supervising PT
- Maintain safety, infection control, and equipment handling; ensure accurate record keeping and timely charting
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment plans and support discharge planning
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Maine (or eligible to practice)
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
- Ability to work in LTAC/skilled nursing environment and travel for a 20-week assignment
- Strong documentation and communication skills; reliable and team-oriented
- Prior clinical PTA experience in skilled nursing LTAC settings is preferred
- Eligibility to work in the United States and meet assignment requirements
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support and assignment coordination throughout the contract
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate start-up and compliance
- Ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the travel assignment
- Travel assignment with guaranteed hours and structured schedule
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If this position isn’t a fit, you can explore additional travel Physical Therapy Assistant opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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