Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job
Physical Therapy Assistant required for a travel assignment in Lamar, Colorado. Start date: May 11, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,745–$1,786 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week. Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Practice setting includes inpatient, outpatient, and home health rehabilitation activities within an acute care environment. This role supports a team-based rehabilitation program in a hospital/critical access setting and requires inpatient experience.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,745–$1,786 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Start date: May 11, 2026
- Work setting: Inpatient, outpatient, and home health rehabilitation in an acute care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide Physical Therapy Assistant services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Implement selected components of patient interventions (treatment) and gather data related to interventions provided.
- Modify interventions under direction of the Physical Therapist to progress patients or maintain safety and comfort.
- Assist patients across the lifespan (newborns to elderly) with movement and functional activities in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
- Document treatment provided, monitor patient response, and communicate progress to the supervising therapist and rehab team.
- Operate and maintain rehabilitation equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and support patient safety and comfort at all times.
- Contribute to care planning and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as needed.
- Maintain professional standards, including infection control and documentation compliance; ensure BLS requirements are current per facility policy.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Licensure: Current Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Physical Therapy Board credential as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Certifications: Verification of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience: Minimum two years of experience, with outpatient experience preferred; inpatient experience required; bi-lingual capabilities helpful.
- Eligibility: Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings; able to perform essential PTA duties within a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Additional: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team; strong clinical documentation skills.
Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Dedicated support from a travel recruiter and assignment team
- Assignment-specific guidance and onboarding support
- Access to ongoing credentialing and compliance resources
- Support for navigating licensure and state requirements as needed
- Flexible, professional work environment with a focus on patient-centered care
- Clear pathways for extension opportunities if available
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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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