Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,764 per week

About the role

Critical Connection, Inc. is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a position in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Absorb and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide 1:1 patient care focused on functional improvement and recovery
• Maintain close monitoring of patient response to treatment and report progress to the supervising PT
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and modalities as appropriate
• Accurately and timely document treatments and patient progress
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and injury prevention

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• New Grad PTAs welcome
• Outpatient experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient orthopedic / sports medicine setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of modern equipment and clinical procedures

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay (travel or local contracts)
• Guaranteed hours
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend (travel roles)
• Meals & incidentals stipend
• Licensing reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Weekly direct deposit

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours per shift, days shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend (travel roles)
• Meals & incidentals stipend
• Licensing reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Weekly direct deposit