Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,661 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Petersburg, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel PTA providing in-home care across Petersburg, WV and surrounding counties. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness to improve mobility and functional independence under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with details upon application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active West Virginia PTA license required prior to start of assignment.
• Experience in home health or in-home patient care preferred.
• Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) documentation preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Ability to travel within and provide care across Grant, Hardy, and Pendleton counties.
• Must meet client requirements for independent contractor status and applicable background checks.
• Preferred attributes: flexibility, clear communication, adaptability, and compassion.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 (daily).
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40 hours.
• Productivity expectation: 25 points (client metric).
• Mileage reimbursed between patient visits (from first patient to last patient).
• No routine on-call or weekend requirement.
• Coverage area includes travel between patients within Grant, Hardy, and Pendleton counties.

Location Highlights

Petersburg, WV offers easy access to outdoor recreation and a quiet small-town lifestyle. The town sits near the South Branch Potomac River and is approximately 25 miles from Dolly Sods Wilderness, offering hiking and backcountry routes. Commuting to nearby state parks such as Seneca Rocks and Lost River State Park is typically within a 30–60 minute drive, supporting an adventurous lifestyle with rock climbing, fishing, and paddling options. Local amenities include small-town dining and community events in Hampshire County, while larger retail and regional medical centers are reachable within a 30–45 minute drive, fitting a suburban-to-rural lifestyle with outdoor focus.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits information is available through your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PTA to gain flexible assignments that support clinical growth while delivering home health services. Your recruiter will provide contract details and next steps.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for assignment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #440645. 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.