What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,449 per week position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Davenport, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 04/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Make a real difference as a travel PTA. 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 Iowa PTA license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in an acute care or hospital setting preferred.
- Experience treating adult medical-surgical, post-operative, and mobility-limited patients preferred.
- Ability to follow care plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift hours: 0800-1700.
- Shift days: Days of week (weekday schedule).
Location Highlights
Enjoy access to outdoor recreation and cultural sites in Davenport, IA. Davenport sits on the Mississippi River with riverfront Riverfront Parkway and LeClaire Park within walking distance, and is approximately a 20–30 minute drive to the Mississippi Palisades State Park for hiking and rock formations. The city offers the Figge Art Museum and the River Music Experience within the downtown arts district, and is a short 10–20 minute drive to shopping and dining in the River Drive and Northpark Mall areas. The area fits a riverside, small-city lifestyle with accessible urban amenities, commute times typically under 30 minutes, and regional access to the Quad Cities metro area for entertainment and festivals.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Enjoy full-time assignments, benefits options, and support from a dedicated recruiter while providing patient-centered care in hospital settings.
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 #433142. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson Therapy PartnersDelivering 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.
Salary : $1,449