Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,557 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Westfield, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Westfield, NJ. You will work with patients in a skilled nursing facility recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited educational program.
• Active NJ PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC required prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a PTA in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing programs, ADL training, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and use of common durable medical equipment preferred.
• Ability to assist with documentation in electronic medical record systems preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:30–16:30.
• Scheduled days: 5x8.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week; scheduled as 40 hours.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Westfield, NJ offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to regional attractions. Westfield is about 20 miles west of New York City with direct NJ Transit train service to Penn Station, providing an urban commute option and access to Broadway and museums. The township is adjacent to Rahway River Parkway and within a 30–45 minute drive of Watchung Reservation and Cheesequake State Park, offering hiking and outdoor recreation. Downtown Westfield features a historic downtown district with boutique shops and restaurants, short walking distances from residential neighborhoods, suited to clinicians seeking a walkable suburban community with regional transit and park access.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Recruiter will provide full details about contract options, credential support, and onboarding. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

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 associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #439179. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.