Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,284 to $1,484 per week in Vestavia Hills, AL

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. 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 Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Alabama PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings is required.
• Experience providing restorative therapy and working with geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to perform 4x8 shift schedules and participate in one weekend rotation per month as part of the schedule.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday, with one weekend rotation per month.
• Shift Pattern: 4x8 schedule.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Candidate may be required to float to other facilities within the region as needed.

Location Highlights

Vestavia Hills, AL offers suburban living with convenient access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The city is adjacent to Birmingham and is approximately 10–15 minutes drive to downtown Birmingham, providing access to the Birmingham Museum of Art and Regions Field. Vestavia Hills is within about 45 minutes to Oak Mountain State Park, offering hiking, mountain biking, and a lake for boating. The area features shopping and dining along Highway 31 and convenient commuting via I-65, supporting a suburban lifestyle with nearby urban and outdoor options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide benefit details during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PTA role to gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include travel contracts and options for direct hire or temp-to-hire. A recruiter will follow up with specific contract details and next steps.

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.