Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,561 per week
Centra Healthcare Allied
Lancaster, CA, US,
93586
8 October 2025
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,561 per week at Centra Healthcare Allied summary:
This position is for a travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy treatments aimed at improving patient mobility and reducing pain. The role involves applying various therapeutic techniques such as massages, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting for a 13-week travel assignment. Candidates must hold an associate degree, current PTA license or be in the application process, and CPR certification to deliver effective patient care within an interdisciplinary team.
Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lancaster, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!
The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA works under the supervision of either Registered or Licensed Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA will use physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. Some of the techniques that the PTA will use for treating a patient include: massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound and other assigned exercises.
Requirements include:
- Must have earned an Associates degree from an accredited school.
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA.
- Current CPR certification.
- Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders and under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT.
- Implement and modify the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT .
- Effectively collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.
About Centra:
Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Physical Therapy Assistant Job, PTA Job, PTA Travel Job, Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job, Physical Therapist Assistant Job and Travel PTA Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.
Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:
- Highly competitive pay rates
- 401(k) plan
- Direct deposit
- CEU Reimbursement
- A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
- High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
- License and medical reimbursement
- Housing accommodations
- Assignment completion bonuses
Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.
Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #880526. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) SNF / LTC
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