Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. Start date 12/01/2026 for approximately 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,633 to $1,698 per week. Guaranteed hours 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with LTAC patients. Travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,633–$1,698 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5 days per week
- Start date: 12/01/2026
- Setting: LTAC/SNF environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy assistant services to LTAC/SNF residents under appropriate supervision and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Implement and progress treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility activities.
- Document patient status, progress notes, and daily treatment logs in alignment with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with transfers, ADLs, wheelchair management, and wheelchair/ambulatory equipment as indicated.
- Collaborate with the physical therapy team, nursing staff, and referring physicians to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
- Ensure patient safety, proper body mechanics, infection control, and equipment upkeep during therapy sessions.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Maryland or eligibility to practice.
- Ability to work in a LTAC/Skilled Nursing Facility setting on a travel assignment.
- Strong communication and documentation skills suitable for interdisciplinary care.
- Availability to start on 12/01/2026 and commit to the 13-week contract.
- Capacity to work the scheduled 35 hours per week within the 08:00–16:30 shift window.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to address on-assignment needs
- Dedicated credentialing assistance to facilitate a quicker start
- Nationwide assignments with potential extension opportunities
- Housing assistance and relocation support where available
- Ongoing assignment support to help you navigate travel requirements

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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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Relocation package, Shift work

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