Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC in Santa Clara, California. This travel, temporary assignment starts 12/28/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,729 to $1,885, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, typically 08:00–16:30. Work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility with long-term acute care responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,729–$1,885 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5x8 days
- Start date: 12/28/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with LTAC responsibilities
- Bonus: $2,000 quick-start bonus (sun–thu or tue–sat)
Responsibilities
- Provide PTA services under licensed PT oversight, implementing treatment plans for LTAC/SNF patients
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, gait training, balance, and functional activities
- Administer therapeutic exercises, range of motion, strengthening, and functional training as prescribed
- Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes to the supervising PT
- Prepare treatment areas, set up equipment, and maintain safety and infection control standards
- Collaborate with nursing staff and the broader care team to coordinate care and discharge planning
Requirements
- Active California Physical Therapy Assistant license
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program; Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting
- CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility/LTAC environment
- Prior PT assistant experience in LTAC or SNF preferred (not required)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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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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