Physical Therapist Assistant: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant: Skilled Nursing (SNF)– Travel Contract
Location: Salinas, CA (Not the right fit? We have additional PT opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $ 1,800-1,900 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Salinas, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Whether you’re an experienced SNF therapist or a new graduate with skilled nursing clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy assistant services under supervision in SNF settings.

• Develop and implement patient care plans to achieve functional goals.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments based on measured outcomes.

• Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in EMR systems.

• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and skill advancement.

• Adhere to contract terms, on-site work requirements, and facility policies.

• Demonstrate accountability for personal performance and meet quarterly targets.

• Utilize data and pipelines to forecast patient flow and resource needs.

• Demonstrate adaptability in a growth-oriented environment with merit-based rewards.

Experience/Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in good standing; SNF setting preferred.

• Provide skilled PTA services under supervision in SNF facilities.

• Develop and implement patient care plans with measurable functional goals.

• Accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes in EMR systems.

• Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.

• Monitor progress; adjust treatments based on objective outcomes and data.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management strategies.

• Demonstrate adaptability in a growth-oriented, merit-based environment.

• Utilize data and patient flow pipelines to forecast resource needs.

If you're ready for a rewarding contract opportunity with competitive pay and flexibility, apply today! Let us help you find the right fit—whether in Salinas, CA or elsewhere in California.