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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job

HealthForce Healthcare, Lanham, MD, United States


Overview
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant position in Lanham, Maryland. Start date 04/27/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed hours 35 per week with a shift pattern of 08:00–16:30, five days per week. Weekly pay range $1,537–$1,656 per week. Setting: skilled nursing facility. This is a travel – temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,537–$1,656 per week

Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week

Start date: 04/27/2026

Setting: skilled nursing facility (travel assignment)

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist within a skilled nursing setting

Implement and adjust treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, range of motion activities, gait training, transfers, and activities of daily living (ADL) training

Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes to the supervising PT and care team

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centered care; maintain accurate records and adhere to facility policies

Ensure proper equipment use, hygiene, and infection control during therapy sessions; assist with scheduling and session flow as needed

Requirements

Ability to work in a skilled nursing setting under supervision of a licensed physical therapist

Strong documentation and communication skills

Ability to meet guaranteed hours and adapt to travel assignment requirements

Willingness to comply with all job‑specific licensure and certification requirements as determined by state and employer

Benefits and Support

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay range of $1,537–$1,656 per week

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Housing assistance (as available)

Extension opportunities

Fast credentialing process (as applicable)

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.

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