Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC is sought for a travel assignment in Waterville, Maine. Start date: 08/31/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay range: $1,634 to $1,664 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. Setting: skilled nursing facility delivering long-term acute care services. This opening is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,634–$1,664 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Location: Waterville, Maine, in a LTAC/Skilled Nursing environment
- Travel assignment with dedicated support throughout the assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide PTA services under PT supervision to residents in a LTAC/SNF setting
- Assist with therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, ROM, strength training, gait training, and balance activities
- support transfers, ADLs, and wheelchair management as appropriate
- Monitor patient responses, progress, and safety; document sessions in the medical record per policy
- Collaborate with PT, nursing, and therapy colleagues to refine plans of care; participate in care conferences as needed
- Maintain equipment, prepare modalities as directed, and uphold infection control and safety standards

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Maine or eligibility
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
- Prior LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience preferred
- Ability to work in a long-term acute care setting and in a team-based environment
- Strong communication, documentation, and patient–centered care skills
- Ability to work the listed shift and meet required health and safety standards

Benefits and Support
- Benefits and assignment support details are not specified in this posting; for more information, contact Healthforce Healthcare LLC at

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings, please apply and/or visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at to view additional LTAC and SNF roles across the U.S.

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.