Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunity in Freeport, ME

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Freeport, ME. You will work with patients in a skilled nursing facility recovering from injury or illness, assisting with mobility, therapeutic exercises, and activities of daily living under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with assignment details upon application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Maine PTA license or compact privilege if applicable. State license must be valid to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability with therapeutic exercise programs, gait training, transfer training, and use of common assistive devices.
• Client-specific requirement: experience documenting in electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Client-specific requirement: ability to work with geriatric populations and manage fall risk and mobility decline.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Location Highlights

Freeport, ME offers a coastal New England lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and shopping options. The town is home to the L.L. Bean flagship store and downtown shopping district, approximately 10 minutes from the waterfront at Casco Bay. Two nearby state parks, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park and Bradbury Mountain State Park, are within a 1530 minute drive and provide hiking and coastal scenery for an adventurous or relaxed weekend. Portland is about a 2025 minute drive and offers a regional airport, ferry service to islands such as Peaks Island, and a diverse dining scene for urban outings. Freeport combines a small-town, suburban feel with coastal access and convenient transit routes along I-295.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits information will be provided by the recruiter during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler to gain clinical variety and professional growth. Assignment options may include travel, temp-to-hire, or direct hire opportunities. Recruiter will provide details about scheduling, benefits, and support services.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.