Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,690 per week in Chapel Hill, NC

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Agency: Towne U.S. LLC

Pay: $1,690 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517!

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled  Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them regain mobility, independence, and confidence in daily activities.  

The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist, delivering skilled interventions that improve strength, balance, gait, and functional mobility. This position requires strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage a productive caseload in a supportive, team-based environment.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed PT  

• Assist patients with transfers, gait training, balance, strength, and endurance exercises  

• Implement fall prevention strategies and assist with adaptive equipment recommendations  

• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and home exercise programs  

• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising PT  

• Accurately document treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in EMR  

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including OT, SLP, nursing, and case management  

• Maintain productivity while ensuring patient-centered care  

Ideal Candidate:  

• Active PTA license in practicing state  

• SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred  

• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills  

• Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads  

This is an excellent opportunity for a PTA who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact on patient functional outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented setting.  

About Towne U.S. LLC

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• PT

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