What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with at least 1 year of experience in a Long Term Care or SNF setting for a 13-week Days assignment.
Details
- Long Term Care (LTC) setting within the Physical Therapy unit
- Days shift, 8 hours, Monday through Friday
- Flexible start times between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation
- No weekend work required unless a holiday falls within the M-F schedule, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
- No on-call requirements
- Compact license accepted
Requirements
- Active PTA license required if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required
- LTC or SNF setting experience required
- New graduates accepted if they completed Level II clinical experience (not solely Level I observation)
- One reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Administer manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive or assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising PT to adjust treatment plans
- Document all treatment information in the electronic documentation system in accordance with regulatory and clinical requirements
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
- Supervise and support students under the guidance of the supervising Physical Therapist
- Adhere to APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice
- No more than 7 days of requested RTO
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan