Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,549 per week

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

• 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 Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active State PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing direct physical therapy interventions in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to document treatments and patient progress in medical records according to facility and regulatory requirements.
• Comfort working under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• New graduates welcome. Prior experience with restorative care, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and ADL training is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: 8H Day.
• Float Required: No.
• Charge Required: No.
• Start: 04/20/2026. Duration: 13 Week.
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week.

Location Highlights

West Memphis, AR offers convenient access to regional attractions and outdoor recreation. The city is adjacent to the Mississippi River and is about a 10- to 15-minute drive across the Hernando de Soto Bridge to downtown Memphis, TN, providing access to Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and major music venues. The area is within a one- to two-hour drive of Reelfoot Lake State Park and Crowley's Ridge, offering fishing, birdwatching, and hiking opportunities for an outdoors-oriented lifestyle. West Memphis provides convenient interstate access via I-55 and I-40 for regional travel, with suburban and urban amenities available within a short commute.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will review benefits and eligibility during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler and gain opportunities for clinical variety and professional growth. A recruiter will discuss assignment specifics, benefits enrollment, and support resources.

EEO Statement

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #440735. 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.