Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,671 per week

About the Role

Vibra Travels is seeking a dependable, detail-focused Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals. This role involves supporting physical therapy services in a hospital or Inpatient Rehabilitation setting, helping patients improve mobility and functional outcomes while traveling the country.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and mobility activities
• Maintain familiarity with documentation standards and electronic medical record systems
• Provide strong communication and patient education
• Work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient setting
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current, valid, and active driver's license
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• Current, valid, and active state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor (AHA preferred and required by some clients)

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Experience implementing physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Ability to assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and mobility activities
• Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic medical record systems
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Free from illegal drug use and effects of alcohol in the workplace

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral)
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment. Local and Non-local positions available. 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.