Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You’ll work with patients 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 from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
• Must have at least 12 months of Home Health experience within the past 3 years (client requirement).
• Experience with HCHB (HomeCare HomeBase) electronic medical record is required (client requirement).
• Previous experience providing care in a home health setting is required.
• Preferred: additional certifications or training in geriatric or orthopedic home health care.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day.
• Days: Monday - Friday.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Length of Contract: 13 weeks.
• Territory includes ZIP codes: 49707, 49777, 49766, 49747, 49744, 49753, 49766, 48742, 48721, 48740.

Location Highlights

Alpena, MI offers a mix of outdoor recreation and small-city amenities. Alpena is located on the shore of Lake Huron and is adjacent to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, providing waterfront access and shipwreck viewing within city limits. The area is within a one-hour drive of Alpena County George N. Fletcher Airport and is about 90 minutes from the entrance to Huron National Forest, offering hiking and dispersed camping. Local attractions include the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, downtown riverfront parks, and a working harbor with boating and fishing opportunities, which fit an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Public transit options are limited; regional driving commutes are common, with state highways connecting to nearby towns and recreational areas.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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.