Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant - LTAC in Hayesville, North Carolina. This travel assignment begins August 10, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,360 to $1,452, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shifts are scheduled 08:00-16:30, five days per week, in a long-term acute care setting within a skilled nursing facility. This is a travel - temporary assignment designed to support a dynamic rehab program in a specialty LTAC environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,360-$1,452 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week
- Start date: August 10, 2026
- Setting: LTAC rehabilitation within a skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities
- Provide Physical Therapy Assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an LTAC setting, including evaluation and ongoing treatment under the plan of care
- Implement and progress therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ROM, strength, and functional mobility activities
- Apply select modalities and assistive devices as prescribed by the supervising PT
- Document patient progress, goals, and any changes in the plan of care in the medical record per policy and regulatory requirements
- Monitor patient safety, infection control, and equipment use; ensure a safe, patient-centered therapy environment
- Collaborate with the physical therapy team, nursing staff, and families to support discharge planning and goal attainment

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in North Carolina or eligibility as required by state regulations
- Experience in long-term acute care or skilled nursing rehabilitation settings preferred
- Ability to work a 35-hour week with shifts scheduled 08:00-16:30
- Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to perform duties under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and within scope of practice
- Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment and adapt to a care setting with diverse clinical needs

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel healthcare recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- Guaranteed hours for the duration of the contract
- Clear 13-week assignment with defined start date and end date
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate a smooth start

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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