Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC in a corrections environment. Mount Olive, North Carolina. This travel assignment starts on 08/17/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,446 to $1,515 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, typically 08:00 to 16:30. This position involves providing PT support in a correctional setting with responsibilities aligned to long-term acute care needs.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,446–$1,515 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Work setting: correctional environment with LTAC responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver Physical Therapy Assistant services under the supervision of a licensed PT to patients in a long-term acute care context within a corrections setting
• Implement and adapt treatment plans that focus on mobility, strength, range of motion, gait, balance, and functional activities
• Monitor patient progress, document sessions accurately, and communicate changes to the supervising PT to adjust interventions as needed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility safety; select, fit, and train patients in assistive devices as appropriate
• Collaborate with the care team to support discharge planning, communication with nursing staff, and coordination of therapy services

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license for North Carolina or eligibility for NC licensure
• Ability to work effectively in a corrections setting
• Solid communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Capacity to follow supervision and treatment directives from a licensed PT
• Commitment to ongoing credentialing requirements and professional development
• Willingness to adhere to the assigned shift schedule and facility policies

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours during the assignment
• Competitive weekly pay in the stated range
• 13-week travel assignment with structured start date and schedule
• Support from a dedicated recruitment and credentialing team throughout the assignment