Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. Start date 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,644 to $1,708 per week. Guaranteed hours 35 per week. Shift schedule is 5x8 days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a skilled nursing facility setting. This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,644–$1,708 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Start date: 12/01/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (LTAC)

Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and contribute to developing and implementing individualized PT treatment plans for residents in an LTAC/SNF setting.
- Deliver skilled PTA interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion, balance activities, transfers, and mobility training.
- Apply modalities and manual techniques as appropriate under supervision, monitoring patient response and safety.
- Document patient progress, update treatment plans, and communicate with the supervising PT and rehab team.
- Collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to support discharge planning and continuity of care for medically complex patients.
- Maintain adherence to facility policies, infection control practices, and safety standards in all patient care activities.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Maryland or eligible for licensure in Maryland.
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility/LTAC settings preferred.
- Ability to work in a LTAC/SNF environment and adhere to the stated schedule (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., five days per week).
- Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,644–$1,708 per week
- 13-week travel assignment with potential extension
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the placement

Find more opportunities
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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.