Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Job
Responsibilities
- Direct, modify, and administer physical therapy modalities under supervision of the Physical Therapist
- Administer treatments and physical agents as directed after the PT has evaluated the patient
- Absorb and assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability and maximize independence within patient capabilities
- Participate in departmental operations, performance improvement activities, infection control, equipment training, and fire safety programs
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Document patient progress, communicate with the Physical Therapist and care team, and support continuity of care
Requirements
- Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program (usually a 2-year degree)
- Current Alaska Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing, or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student PTA post-graduation while studying to take licensure exam
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to work in a hospital-based setting and interact with patients across the lifespan
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is required for travel assignments
- Experience is preferred but not required
About the role
Setting: hospital-based travel assignment with home health focus
Pay, Schedule, Benefits
- Weekly pay: $1,438–$1,529 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: August 18, 2026
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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