Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC travel assignment in Waterville, Maine. Start date 10/05/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $1,651 to $1,669 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 daytime hours (08:00–16:30). Setting: skilled nursing facility providing long-term acute care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,651–$1,669 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5 days per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: LTAC-style long-term care within a skilled nursing environment

Responsibilities
- Provide PTA services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, following the established plan of care
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility
- Monitor patient response to interventions, document progress, and communicate changes to the PT
- Support transfers, positioning, ROM activities, and activities of daily living as appropriate
- Maintain accurate documentation, monitor equipment, and ensure patient safety and comfort
- Collaborate with the health care team to support discharge planning and patient goals

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Maine
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing/ LTAC setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
- Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment and the listed shift schedule
- Demonstrated time management and documentation accuracy

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 availability for assignment questions and onboarding assistance
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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