Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Newport News, VA

This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Newport News, VA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at The Chesapeake. This role pays $1,578 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Facility: The Chesapeake
• Location: Newport News, VA 23601
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
• Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
• Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Virginia and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Newport News, VA

Virginia has a substantial rehabilitation community around Richmond, where specialized inpatient recovery is connected with outpatient centers and clinical research. For therapy travelers, that professional setting is one part of a state with unusually varied communities. Richmond's arts districts and James River scenery differ from Charlottesville's university atmosphere and the mountain towns farther west. Northern Virginia brings a more metropolitan rhythm near Washington, while Hampton Roads combines maritime history with Atlantic beaches. The Shenandoah Valley offers farms, smaller cities, and access to Blue Ridge landscapes; Southwest Virginia adds traditional music and craft. Colonial Williamsburg is a major historic destination, but everyday discoveries can be just as appealing, from a local oyster menu near the bay to an autumn market in the valley.

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