Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC, Canaan, CT. Start date: 08/31/2026. 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay: $1,621–$1,656 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days per week. Setting: Long-term acute care (LTAC) within a nursing home environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,621–$1,656 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift; 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days per week
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Work setting: LTAC/Nursing Home
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an LTAC setting
- Implement and progress treatment plans through therapeutic exercise, gait training, ROM, and functional activities
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress, and adjust plans as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient goals and safe discharge planning
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and follow facility policies
- Promote patient safety, infection control, and patient and family education; support safe transfers and mobility
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Connecticut (or eligibility to obtain CT licensure)
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program (associate degree required)
- Experience in LTAC or skilled nursing facility settings preferred; strong ability to work in a fast-paced LTAC environment
- Ability to work the described day shift; reliable for a 13-week travel assignment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; comfortable documenting clearly and collaborating with the care team
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed weekly hours for the duration of the assignment
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel assignment
- Travel assignment support with dedicated recruiter assistance
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