Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC, Salem, NH, United States. This travel temporary assignment is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. The start date is 08/17/2026 for a 13-week contract in a skilled nursing facility setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,791 to $1,947 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. The shift is 08:00–16:30, five 8-hour days. The role operates under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and supports residents in a long-term acute care milieu within a multidisciplinary care team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,791–$1,947 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30 (5x8)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with LTAC-focused rehabilitation

Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy assistant services per the plan of care under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Assist with patient evaluations, contribute to treatment plan implementation, and document progress toward goals
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance work, ADL training, and modalities as indicated
- Monitor patient response, communicate changes to the PT and care team, and adjust activities within scope
- Maintain accurate records, ensure safety and infection control, and manage equipment and supplies
- Collaborate with nursing staff and other therapists to support function, mobility, and discharge readiness

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Hampshire or eligibility per state requirements
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
- Relevant experience in LTAC or long-term care rehabilitation preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term acute care / skilled nursing setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment in a LTAC-focused rehabilitation setting
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Opportunities for contract extension based on performance and staffing needs
- Nationwide assignment opportunities available through the employer

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t a match, explore other Physical Therapy Assistant opportunities available through 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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