Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,582 per week

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

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant at a skilled nursing facility in Jackson, AL. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness, assisting with mobility, functional recovery, and activity tolerance under the direction 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 Alabama PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required or may be required by facility.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing programs and documentation in electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to perform transfers, ambulation training, therapeutic exercise, mobility device training, and fall risk assessment.
• Must be able to float to other nearby facilities as requested by the client.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift days: Monday through Friday with one weekend rotation per month.
• Shift name: Other.
• Float requirement: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Jackson, AL offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with outdoor recreation nearby. The city is within driving distance of Bankhead National Forest and William B. Bankhead National Forest trails, about 1 to 1.5 hours away, offering hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Jackson sits near the Sipsey River corridor and several local lakes, providing fishing and paddling options within a short drive. The area provides convenient access to regional highways for commutes to Dothan and Montgomery, and local community events, museums, and historic sites support a relaxed, suburban lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. A competitive benefits package is available starting your first day. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PTA assignment to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in skilled nursing settings. Opportunities exist for growth and varied clinical experience. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with next steps.

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 for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #441594. 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.