Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant - LTAC, Belle Fourche, South Dakota. This travel assignment starts 06/22/2026 for 13 weeks in a long-term care / skilled nursing setting. Weekly pay range is $1,342-$1,427, with 36 hours guaranteed per week. Shift: Days.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,342-$1,427 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing facility
Responsibilities
- Provide PTA support under supervision to assist the physical therapist with planned patient care for LTAC residents
- Implement treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, ROM activities, and functional mobility techniques
- Monitor patient responses, document progress, and communicate changes to the PT and care team
- Assist with transfers, activities of daily living, and other tasks within the PTA scope of practice
- Prepare treatment spaces, ensure equipment is ready, and uphold infection control and safety standards
- Document care and progress in the patient record according to facility policy and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in South Dakota or eligible for SD licensure
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
- Prior LTAC or skilled nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work in a long-term care environment and meet 36-hour weekly minimum
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Competitive weekly pay within the provided range
- 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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