Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC specialty in a long-term care setting
Waldorf, Maryland, United States
Start date: July 20, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: 1,513 to 1,623 USD per week
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
This travel temporary assignment is in a long-term care/nursing home environment and offers a structured, hands-on PTA role under direct PT supervision.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,513–1,623 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Work setting: long-term care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a LTAC/long-term care setting.
- Assist with implementation of plan of care, therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and modalities as delegated by the PT.
- Support activities of daily living and mobility goals, including range of motion, strength, balance, and functional activities.
- Monitor patient response to interventions, document progress, and communicate findings to the supervising PT and care team.
- Maintain safe patient handling, infection control, and adherence to facility policies; participate in discharge planning and team rounds as needed.
Requirements
- Active or eligible Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Maryland.
- Experience or comfort working in LTAC or skilled nursing/long-term care environments.
- Ability to follow a treatment plan under PT supervision and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Willingness to work the designated shift and meet guaranteed hours.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Weekly pay per week
- Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Onboarding and credentialing 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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