Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,300 to $1,400 per week in Durham, NC

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Durham, NC
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $1,300 to $1,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a  skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who values culturally responsive care and is committed to serving diverse communities. In this role, you’ll work alongside Physical Therapists to help patients restore mobility, improve strength, and regain independence—delivering care that respects each patient’s unique background and needs.

Position Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Setting: Retirement Community
• Schedule: 32 hours per week
• Facility Type: Senior living community with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
• Patient Population: Geriatric residents (short-term rehab and long-term care)
• Clinical Environment: Blend of therapy-driven rehab and long-term care support

Requirements

Requirements

• Licensure: Active state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Education: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

Why Tribal Health?

• Competitive pay
• Per diems for travel and lodging (when applicable)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off + 11 Federal Holidays
• Student loan repayment assistance
• 100% company-paid tuition advancement opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits (disability, critical illness, and more)

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS