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 LA Mesa, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/22/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in La Mesa, CA at a skilled nursing facility. 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 Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California PTA license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings.
• Previous experience providing restorative or geriatric therapy.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day. Benefits include weekly pay, medical coverage, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and reimbursement for travel and licensure expenses.

Impacting Patient Care

Join as a PTA traveler to support patient recovery and functional improvement in a skilled nursing environment. You will collaborate with a licensed Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to deliver goal-directed care. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts and options for direct hire or temp-to-hire roles.

Location Highlights

La Mesa offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and urban amenities. The city is a short drive from downtown San Diego and is within 20 miles of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Mission Bay. La Mesa features historic La Mesa Village, local dining districts, and community parks within a 10-minute drive from many neighborhoods. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with easy freeway access to beaches, hiking in nearby Cleveland National Forest, and regional transit connections to San Diego.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 #441365. 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 74; family of companies.