Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,240 to $1,440 per week in Moore, OK

Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited educational program.
• Active PTA state license required at time of submission and to start the assignment. Compact licensure does not apply.
• Minimum 1+ year of PTA experience required. LTC or rehab experience required.
• New graduates considered only if they have Level II clinical experience (no Level I observation-only experience).
• Must provide resume, skills checklist within 1 year, and 0–1 reference at time of submission.
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
• Ability to document in electronic medical record and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform interventions including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and use of assistive devices under PT supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervising Physical Therapist, interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and caregivers.
• Willingness to participate in required meetings, in-services, and facility trainings.
• Preferred: experience supervising or supporting students under PT guidance.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 5x8 hour days.
• Shift note: Start time should be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM; times are flexible if consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab.
• Weekend requirement: No weekends.
• Assignment duration: 13 week travel assignment.

Location Highlights

Moore, OK offers a mix of suburban living and regional recreation within a short drive. Lake Thunderbird Recreation Area is approximately 20 miles southeast and offers boating, fishing, and campgrounds. The Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City is about a 20–25 minute drive and hosts concerts and professional sports events. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma City National Memorial are within a 20–30 minute commute, providing cultural and historical experiences. Outdoor options include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge roughly 70 miles southwest for hiking and wildlife viewing, and the area provides an affordable suburban lifestyle with convenient access to major highways and regional airport connections.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary PTA treatment interventions per supervising PT and regulatory requirements.
• Perform interventions such as manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, and use of assistive devices and modalities under PT direction.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising PT to adjust treatment plans and document outcomes in the clinical record.
• Report treatment effectiveness and provide input for discharge summaries per clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education and counseling related to physical disorders and home programs.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, rehabilitation meetings, and required facility trainings.
• Support procurement of DME and supplies in collaboration with supervising PT.
• Supervise and support students when appropriate under PT guidance.
• Adhere to APTA and state practice acts, professional code of conduct, and ethics.

Application Notes

• Submit candidates with required documentation at the posted job rate. Candidates submitted at a higher requested rate will be redirected.
• Required submission documents: current resume, skills checklist dated within one year, and required licensure documentation.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.