Physical Therapy Assistant Travel Jobs
Physical Therapy Assistant Travel Jobs
Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) work with physical therapists to help patients manage movement and reduce pain after an injury, medical condition or surgery. Many physical therapy clinics or rehab centers employ these licensed healthcare professionals to assist patient recovery and ensure each person gets the individualized care they deserve. A skilled PTA is a crucial figure in any physical therapy care team.
If you're interested in growing your career while also traveling the country, look no further than Trustaff. We can help you find travel physical therapy assistant jobs that allow you to connect with others — professionally and personally. Grow your network and help patients who need your skills with Trustaff.
How to Become a Physical Therapy Assistant
You must be well-versed in anatomy and physiology to be a physical therapy assistant. Prerequisites for becoming a licensed PTA include:
Associate degree in physical therapy assisting from a program certified by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Clinical experience as part of your PTA program
Licensure by passing the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs
Qualifications can vary by state or by travel assignment. A Trustaff recruiter can help you find the right jobs for your skill set.
Traveling PTA Duties and Responsibilities
As a physical therapy assistant, your job revolves around helping patients heal. Under the direction of your supervising physical therapist, you use exercise, movement and your understanding of human anatomy to help patients gain mobility and reduce pain.
Your duties and responsibilities include common activities like:
Assisting patients in performing therapeutic exercises and interventions, such as stretching, balance and strength training
Providing treatments such as massage, heat and ice therapy, and stretching techniques
Developing treatment plans
Educating patients and families about post-treatment care
When you're a travel PTA, you can make meaningful connections with patients who need your skills to recover. These relationships often leave a lasting impression on your life and career.
Current PTA Jobs
How Much Does a Physical Therapy Assistant Make?
PTAs are among the top 20 occupations with the highest projected growing potential in the U.S. So, you can expect your job opportunities as a Trustaff traveler to grow exponentially in the coming years. The median physical therapy assistant salary is just under $60,000 annually.
Traveling allows you to enjoy your career as a PTA as you network and make professional connections. Trustaff is here to help you find the right travel assignments in exciting locations nationwide. We also offer many excellent benefits, including:
Exclusive access to Trustaff travel jobs
Personal and professional advancement through our
Guaranteed weekly hours
Health insurance options for you and your family
We value connecting with burgeoning and established professionals and want to help you find the best physical therapy facilities in the country.
Connect With Trustaff for PTA Travel Jobs
Trustaff travelers enjoy unbound freedom and flexibility to pursue top PTA travel jobs across the United States. Our recruiters will help you find assignments that match your passion for adventure and desire to connect with others. Explore our diverse array of physical therapy assistant jobs. Or apply to start your traveler journey today.