Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,266 to $1,466 per week in Ada, OK

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Ada, OK at a skilled nursing facility. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them improve mobility and function under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role requires adherence to regulatory and clinical practice requirements while documenting care in the electronic record system. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active PTA license in the state of Oklahoma is required at time of submission.
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required.
• Experience in long term care (LTC) or inpatient/outpatient rehab settings is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• New graduates considered only if they have Level II clinical experience, not solely Level I observation experience.
• Resume and skills checklist within 1 year required at time of submission.
• 0–1 professional reference required at time of submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience documenting in electronic medical records.
• Previous supervision or support of students under a supervising Physical Therapist.

Assignment Details

• M-F, 8 hour days. Times are flexible as long as consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab.
• Start time must be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM.
• No weekend requirement.
• 35 GWW (guest worked week) expectation.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Paid housing options may be available.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral programs.

Impacting Patient Care

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions per the plan of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Duties include therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, ambulation training, modalities, use of assistive devices, accurate treatment-minute documentation, participation in care conferences and utilization meetings, and communication of patient progress and barriers to the supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA will assist with discharge planning input, obtain necessary DME or supplies with supervisor support, and adhere to APTA and state practice acts.

Location Highlights

Ada, Oklahoma offers regional cultural and outdoor attractions within short drives. Wintersmith Park and the Ada Arts and Heritage Center are local destinations within the city, and the Arbuckle Mountains and Lake Murray State Park are within approximately 30–60 minutes by car for hiking, boating, and fishing. The city provides a small-city, suburban lifestyle with local dining, community events, and convenient access to U.S. Route 75 for regional travel.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.