Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

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. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to work typical rehabilitation caseloads, assist with transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and documentation in electronic medical records.
• Client requirement: must be available to start ASAP and able to commit to a 13-week contract (client-specified).
• Preferred: prior experience with restorative nursing programs and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:3016:30.
• Work pattern: 5 days per week, 5x8 schedule.
• Start: ASAP.

Oakland, CA offers diverse urban and outdoor options within short commutes. Lake Merritt is a central waterfront park located within the city and the Oakland Zoo is about a 1520 minute drive, providing family-friendly recreation. The city is roughly 12 miles from San Francisco and connects to regional transit via BART and major freeways for commutes across the Bay Area. Nearby outdoor destinations include Redwood Regional Park with hiking trails under 15 minutes from downtown and the shorelines of San Francisco Bay with waterfront promenades and marinas within a 1020 minute drive, fitting both urban and active lifestyles.

Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility and professional growth in a skilled nursing setting. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts, support from a dedicated recruiter, and clinical collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

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. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.