Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job
Physical Therapy Assistant, specialty Physical Therapy Assistant, Frederick, MD, United States. Start date: 03/20/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,238–$1,315 per week. Guaranteed hours: 30 per week. Shift: Days. This travel temporary assignment takes place in an acute care hospital setting and involves delivering PT services to a broad mix of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and critical care caseloads.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,238–$1,315 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 30 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 03/20/2026
- Shift: Days (Monday–Friday with one weekend day per month)
- Setting: Acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality physical therapy services in accordance with established treatment plans for patients in an acute care setting.
- Document patient progress and maintain timely, accurate entries in the EMR; monitor and adjust plans of care as needed.
- Assist with patient evaluations, treatment planning, and family education to support understanding and engagement.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe discharge planning and continuity of care across the lifespan.
- Provide one-on-one patient care, adapting interventions to individual needs while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
- Uphold patient safety, privacy, and facility policies; communicate effectively with patients, families, and teammates.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited CAPTE-approved program
- Current Maryland physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Maryland
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- At least 1 year of hospital acute-care experience; new graduates with strong acute clinical rotations may be considered
- Experience documenting in an EMR system
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strong flexibility, time management, leadership, and communication skills
Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay range: $1,238–$1,315 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 30 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 03/20/2026
- Travel assignment: Temporary, with dayshift schedule
- Acute care hospital setting experience
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