Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – LTAC, Cordova, Alaska. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital-based rehab department. Start date 07/27/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay 1780-1851 per week with guaranteed 36 hours. Shift: 5x8 days. Housing is provided and the rehab team includes PT, OT, and SLPA. This assignment involves working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting within a hospital, with a focus on coordination of care and patient mobility in a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1780–1851 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Setting: inpatient rehab within a hospital
- Housing provided; no pets or visitors allowed in provided housing
- Multidisciplinary rehab team (PT, OT, SLPA)
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist for patients in LTAC, focusing on gait training, therapeutic exercises, range of motion, strength, and functional mobility.
- Assist with activity of daily living training and discharge planning in collaboration with the PT, OT, and SLPA teams.
- Monitor patient response to treatment, document progress notes, and communicate changes in patient status to the supervising PT.
- Maintain equipment, ensure infection control practices, and adhere to safety and documentation standards in a hospital rehab setting.
- Participate in team rounds and family/patient education as appropriate, contributing to treatment plans and goal setting.
- Support a high-quality patient experience through effective communication, professionalism, and adherence to department policies.
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Alaska or eligibility for licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Ability to work in a hospital-based rehab department with a PT/OT/SLPA team
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or LTAC settings preferred
- Willingness to work the 5x8 day shift with guaranteed hours in a 13-week assignment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Support
- Housing provided, within walking distance to the facility; policy applies (no pets, no visitors in provided housing)
- 13-week travel assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 24/7 recruiter and assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding support
- Access to facility resources and equipment required for rehabilitation therapies
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment to help with onboarding and transition
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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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