Travel Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Day Shift

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy (PT) services, including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by the treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. The ideal candidate will embody the company’s core values of delivering superior quality, treating others with respect, being results-oriented, and maintaining a collaborative attitude.

Core Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals and plans as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in various therapeutic interventions, including posture training, strengthening exercises, endurance training, balance exercises, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices.
• Demonstrate the use of therapeutic modalities such as whirlpools, hot/cold packs, therapeutic ultrasound, and more.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Document patient progress and education on a weekly basis.
• Engage in continuous education and provide in-service education to peers.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and departmental policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid state PTA license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside experience preferred.

Schedule

This position offers a day shift with a 5x8 hour work schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period;
  4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38343357. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA:Physical Therapist Assistant,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K