Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
- Location
- Waldorf
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $2k – $2k
About this role
Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC | Waldorf, MD | Start date 08/31/2026 | 13-week travel assignment | $1,648–$1,742 per week | Guaranteed hours 36 per week | Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30). Join a long-term care setting delivering patient-focused physical therapy services under PT supervision. This is a temporary travel assignment with a predictable weekly schedule and dedicated support.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,648–$1,742 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: long-term care / LTAC environment in a nursing home context
Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed physical therapy interventions under PT supervision, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities
- Assist with assessments and data collection under PT direction; monitor patient response and report changes to the PT and care team
- Implement treatment plans, apply modalities and assistive devices as trained, and ensure patient safety and comfort
- Document interventions and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and activity modifications
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to goal setting, discharge planning, and continuity of care
Requirements
- Ability to work in a LTAC/long-term care setting
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and related systems
- Willingness to travel for a temporary assignment
- Availability to meet guaranteed hours (36 per week) on an ongoing basis
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel logistics and housing coordination available
- Opportunity for extension based on performance and staffing needs
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
About Healthforce
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