Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant at a skilled nursing facility in Pitman, NJ. You will work with residents across subacute, long-term care, and outpatient programs to help them move better, feel better, and remain active under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The current interdisciplinary team includes PT, OT, a COTA, a Speech Therapist, and a Respiratory Therapist. Please submit your resume to begin the application process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing, subacute, long-term care, or outpatient settings is required. New graduates are not eligible; must be prepared to hit the ground running.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare and Net Health EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 90% for assistants (and 80% for PTs when applicable).
• Compliance with facility immunization requirements. NJ requires long-term care employees and contract staff to have the flu shot unless there is a medical exemption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a mixed skilled nursing population including subacute and outpatient therapy.
• Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary team that includes OT, COTA, SLP, and respiratory therapy.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Flexible hours, Monday through Friday.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We deeply value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance where available, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a skilled nursing team that serves a diverse resident population across subacute, long-term care, and outpatient programs. Your role will support rehabilitative goals, functional independence, and interdisciplinary care plans. The position provides opportunities to work with a collaborative team of rehabilitation and respiratory professionals.

Location Highlights

Pitman is about 20 minutes from Philadelphia and offers a close-knit, small-town atmosphere with convenient urban access. The area is near Washington Lake Park and the Pitman Farmers Market, within commuting distance to Philadelphia cultural destinations such as the Museum District and historic Old City. The location suits clinicians who prefer a quieter suburban lifestyle while retaining easy access to major city amenities and regional transit corridors.

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.