Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in East Chicago, IN

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: East Chicago, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Location

East Chicago, IN | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 13 Weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services on an inpatient rehabilitation unit serving a neuro and orthopedic patient population
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 5–6:1 within a 20-bed unit
• Document patient care using Epic and Nethealth EHR systems
• Float between two facilities as required
• Work one weekend per month as part of the expected schedule
• Maintain active, unrestricted Indiana PTA licensure throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) license in the state of Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with an adult patient population
• Ability and willingness to float between two facilities
• Strong communication skills and flexibility in a dynamic clinical environment
• Note: Indiana is not a compact licensure state — a state-specific Indiana PTA license is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Experience treating neurological diagnoses and conditions
• Familiarity with Epic and/or Nethealth EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• This assignment places you in Northwest Indiana with easy access to downtown Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Lake Michigan — offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding clinical opportunity
• Work in a structured inpatient rehab environment with a defined schedule, a supportive team, and an expected 40 hours per week