Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant at a skilled nursing facility in Jackson, AL. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness, assisting with mobility, functional recovery, and activity tolerance under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Alabama PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required or may be required by facility.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing programs and documentation in electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to perform transfers, ambulation training, therapeutic exercise, mobility device training, and fall risk assessment.
• Must be able to float to other nearby facilities as requested by the client.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift days: Monday through Friday with one weekend rotation per month.
• Shift name: Other.
• Float requirement: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Jackson, AL offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with outdoor recreation nearby. The city is within driving distance of Bankhead National Forest and William B. Bankhead National Forest trails, about 1 to 1.5 hours away, offering hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Jackson sits near the Sipsey River corridor and several local lakes, providing fishing and paddling options within a short drive. The area provides convenient access to regional highways for commutes to Dothan and Montgomery, and local community events, museums, and historic sites support a relaxed, suburban lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. A competitive benefits package is available starting your first day. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PTA assignment to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in skilled nursing settings. Opportunities exist for growth and varied clinical experience. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with next steps.

EEO Statement

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.