Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) travel assignment in Moses Lake, Washington. This role begins on October 12, 2026 for a 13-week engagement in a long-term care setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,466 to $1,514 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 08:00–16:30, five days per week (5x8). The position takes place in a long-term care facility focused on geriatric rehabilitation and skilled therapy services.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,466–$1,514 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5x8 days
- Start date: October 12, 2026
- Setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)

Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services under supervision within an LTAC/long-term care rehabilitation program, contributing to the patient’s plan of care.
- Lead and assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility activities, and restorative strategies tailored to geriatric patients.
- Monitor patient progress, document interventions and outcomes, and communicate changes to the supervising therapist and care team.
- Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, activity progression, and activity modification to support continued recovery.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and other disciplines to coordinate care, ensure safe transfers, and maintain equipment and treatment areas.
- Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA requirements; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington state or eligible for licensure
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program (Associate degree) or equivalent
- CPR/BLS certification
- Prior experience in a long-term care, LTAC, or skilled rehabilitation setting preferred
- Ability to work the stated shift (08:00–16:30) and participate in a travel assignment
- Strong communication, documentation, and patient-education skills

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support
- 24/7 assignment support during the contract
- Weekly pay per week with straightforward onboarding
- Potential extension opportunities depending on assignment needs

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Shift work

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