Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,300 per week

Trexoros Health is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Gloversville, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Description

Position: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Department: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will provide skilled treatment to patients working to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.

Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy treatments according to the established plan of care.
Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
Perform gait, balance, transfer, and mobility training.
Assist with strengthening, stretching, and range-of-motion exercises.
Utilize appropriate therapeutic modalities as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.
Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
Assist patients with the appropriate use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices.
Document treatments, patient progress, and responses accurately in the EMR.
Participate in interdisciplinary care and communicate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and facility policies.
Assist with discharge planning and home exercise programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Common Travel PTA Settings

Depending on the assignment, PTAs may work in:

Acute Care
Outpatient
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Home Health
Long-Term Care
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
Current PTA license in the state of assignment.
Current BLS certification may be required.
Recent PTA experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, mobility, transfers, and patient safety.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Additional facility-specific requirements may apply.

Trexoros Health Job ID #0017. 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.

About Trexoros Health

Trexoros Health is a healthcare staffing and consulting organization connecting talented clinicians with meaningful opportunities nationwide. We support healthcare organizations across allied health, nursing, behavioral health, dental, and other specialized clinical areas through contract, travel, PRN, temp-to-perm, and permanent placement solutions. Our approach combines experienced, relationship-driven recruiting with intelligent technology and agentic AI to improve speed, precision, communication, and workforce outcomes. Candidates choose Trexoros for transparent guidance, responsive support, personalized career matching, and access to opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and preferred care settings. Where Clinical Excellence Meets Intelligent Innovation.

Benefits

• Weekly pay