Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,812 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lancaster, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California PTA license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with restorative programs, ambulation training, gait training, and therapeutic exercise preferred.
• Ability to follow Physician orders and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Client requires 36 hours per week for this opening.
• Cancellation notice requirement: 14 days.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• City: Lancaster, CA.
• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Weekly Work Guarantee: 36 hours per week.
• Assignment Start: Position available to start 05/30.
• Cancellation Notice Requirement: 14 days.

Location Highlights.

Discover Lancaster, CA, with access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. Lancaster sits near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, about 20–30 miles west of the city, and is within approximately 20 miles of the Sierra Pelona Mountains for hiking and off-road opportunities, offering an adventurous lifestyle. The city is roughly 60 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, providing commuter access to a major urban center and amenities via Highway 14 and Metrolink connections. Lancaster features local attractions such as the Lancaster Museum of Art and History and the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, with suburban neighborhoods and a quiet pace suitable for clinicians seeking a residential setting. The area supports recreational aviation at General William J. Fox Airfield and has regional cultural events and farmers markets within a short drive, matching a suburban-to-urban transitional lifestyle fit.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, stability, and opportunities for growth. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts while maintaining professional continuity through our platform.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #439994. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.