What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,575 per week position at Cross Country Allied?
Description
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Physical Therapist Inpatient position available in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves providing inpatient physical therapy services with a focus on orthopedic cases, post-operative knee, hip, shoulder, and chronic pain management. The position aims to support patient recovery through specialized therapy interventions in a hospital or health care setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, working 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), valid State Licensure, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in inpatient physical therapy, specifically in orthopedic, post-op knee, hip, shoulder, and low back/neck pain cases.
- Preferred Qualifications: Manual therapy skills and experience with post-operative and chronic pain patients.
- Additional Information: The role entails providing inpatient physical therapy services to adult patients with post-operative and chronic orthopedic and neuro conditions. Candidates should be flexible team players with a strong work ethic and be able to work effectively in a clinical team. Scrub attire is preferred in dark gray, with denim, sweatshirts, and open-toed shoes not permitted.
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Location Address: 3001 S Creasy Lane, Suite 100B, Lafayette, IN 47905.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1277471. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.
About Cross Country AlliedYou bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $1,575