Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job
Temp - PTA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) – Saint Louis, Missouri. This travel assignment as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) places you in a long-term care setting with a focus on collaborative care under the supervision of a physical therapist. Start date: 05/04/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,361-$1,429 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (5 days per week).
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,361-$1,429 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Setting: Long-term care (LTC) facility
Responsibilities
- Implement components of patient care, obtain data related to treatments provided, and collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary.
- Assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals across the lifespan, from newborns to end of life.
- Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups; guide and monitor exercises as directed.
- Read and implement instructions from the Physical Therapist; maintain treatment accuracy and safety.
- Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area; assist with transfers and positioning as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized therapy area and perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
- Teach patients techniques such as balance training and provide guidance to families on at-home techniques.
Requirements
- Active Missouri PTA license
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year PTA experience (required)
- LTC or Rehab experience (required)
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting and with patients across the lifespan
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel and credentialing support throughout the assignment
- License verification and certifications documentation assistance
- Onboarding orientation and ongoing clinical support
- Guaranteed hours per week and consistent pay
- Full assignment support from a dedicated recruiter
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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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