Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel PTA Opportunity

Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will 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 New Jersey PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) required per client request.
• Experience with SNF documentation, transfers, and restorative nursing programs preferred.
• Ability to follow plan of care and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 08:3016:30.
• Schedule: 5x8 days per week.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (VMS contract weeks).

Location Highlights

Explore Cape May County and nearby shore attractions while on assignment. Cape May Court House is within Cape May County and offers access to the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge and Cape May Point State Park, each within a 1525 minute drive and offering coastal trails and birdwatching. The area is coastal and historic, with the Cape May Historic District and Washington Street Mall about 1020 minutes by car, providing Victorian architecture, dining, and shopping. Travel options include regional NJ Transit and shuttle connections to larger transportation hubs approximately 12 hours away, making coastal and urban excursions feasible. Outdoor recreation is abundant, including nearby beaches, fishing piers, and boat charters in Cape May Harbor, fitting a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to family-friendly and nature-forward activities.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler and receive flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Enjoy recruiter support and options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will follow up to review benefits, credentialing steps, and onboarding requirements.

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.