Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,284 to $1,484 per week in Branford, CT

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant working in a skilled nursing facility in Branford, CT. You will work with patients recovering from injury 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 details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Connecticut PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC prior to or at start of assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of professional skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity expectations (client requires approximately 93% productivity after 2 weeks).
• Ability to complete Connecticut fingerprint-based background check as required by state regulations.
• Ability to work a 35-hour guaranteed schedule and meet attendance expectations.
• Preferred: experience with typical SNF documentation systems and restorative therapy programs. (Preferred items are not required.)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Shift hours: 08:30–16:30.
• Work weeks: 13-week contract.
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.

Location Highlights

Branford offers coastal living and easy access to regional attractions. The town sits on Long Island Sound and features a marina and waterfront parks within minutes of downtown, providing coastal lifestyle amenities and waterfront recreation. Branford is approximately 15 minutes from New Haven, CT, offering cultural attractions such as Yale University and the Shubert Theater within a short commute. Outdoor options include hiking and scenic views at nearby Sleeping Giant State Park, about a 20-minute drive, and access to Shoreline Greenway trails for walking and biking. The area supports a suburban coastal lifestyle with frequent commuter rail service to New Haven and New York City, and local dining in the historic Thimble Islands vicinity.

Additional Information

Order notes indicate referral from a rehabilitation services provider. Start date currently listed as ASAP with an internal status of on hold; a recruiter will confirm availability. Connecticut fingerprinting is required for hire. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.