Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel PTA Opportunity in Purcell, OK

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapy Assistant working in a skilled nursing facility in Purcell, OK. You will work with patients recovering from illness or injury to improve mobility, function, and independence under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, documentation of treatment minutes and progress, interdisciplinary communication, and participation in required facility meetings and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA state license required at time of submission.
• 1+ year of PTA experience required.
• Experience in long term care (LTC) or rehab settings required.
• Ability to document treatment minutes and clinical records per regulatory requirements.
• Resume required at time of submission.
• Skills checklist within 1 year required.
• 01 reference required at time of submission.
• Must be able to work under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist and communicate patient progress effectively.
• New graduates considered only with Level II clinical experience rather than observation-only Level I.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS certification from AHA or ARC preferred.
• Prior experience supervising or supporting students preferred.

Assignment Details

• M-F, 8 hour days. Start time flexible as long as consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab. Therapists are asked to start before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM.
• Weekend requirement: No weekends.

Benefits

• Medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

You will provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions per the rehabilitation plan. Duties include manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, use of assistive devices, modalities as appropriate, documentation of treatment and progress, participation in patient care conferences and utilization review, and coordination with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding discharge planning and equipment needs. Practice must adhere to APTA and state practice acts and ethical standards.

Location Highlights

The community offers regional outdoor recreation and easy access to major nearby cities. Purcell is within commuting distance of the Oklahoma River recreational areas and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is approximately a 1.52 hour drive. The area provides local parks, community events, and a short drive to larger urban amenities in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area for dining and entertainment, supporting a suburban to semi-rural lifestyle with opportunities for weekend outdoor activities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.