Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Cape May, NJ
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC - Cape May, New Jersey. This travel assignment begins on 11/02/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. You’ll earn a weekly pay range of $1,491 to $1,526 with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 5x8 days, from 08:00 to 16:30. Work setting: long-term care/nursing home environment. Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,491-$1,526 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5x8 days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: LTAC long-term care/nursing home

Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy assistant services under PT supervision in a long-term care LTAC setting
- Implement and monitor components of the prescribed plan of care, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, ROM, and functional mobility
- Document patient progress, outcomes, and any changes in status in the medical record
- Assist with patient positioning, safety, pain management support, and activity tolerance during therapy
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, PT, OT, speech therapy) to support comprehensive patient care
- Participate in discharge planning and communication with family or caregivers as appropriate

Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program ( Associate degree)
- Current licensure or eligibility to practice as a PTA in New Jersey (licensure verification will be required)
- CPR/BLS certification recommended
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term care LTAC setting
- Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
- Experience or comfort with geriatric populations and therapy-related safety protocols

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Clear communication about scheduling and pay throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities
To explore additional travel opportunities, apply to other openings available 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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