Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,481 to $1,526 per week in Asheville, NC

AMN Healthcare Allied

ASHEVILLE, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$1,481–$1,526

SKILLS

8D, Basic Life Support (BLS), Brewing, Electronic Medical Records, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Human Health, Life Insurance, Music, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Recreation, Rehabilitation Nursing, Restaurant, Team Player

LOCATION

ASHEVILLE, NC

POSTED

7 days ago

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1481.00 - $1526.00

This 13-week Physical Therapist Assistant assignment is based in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Asheville, North Carolina, a vibrant mountain city known for its Blue Ridge views, thriving arts scene, and excellent outdoor recreation. You can enjoy hiking, biking, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as local restaurants, breweries, and live music just minutes from work. In this role, you will provide PTA services under the direction of a physical therapist to adult and geriatric residents in a SNF setting. Your day will focus on delivering individualized treatments such as therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions. You will document all care in the EMR, communicate regularly with the rehab and nursing teams, and support patient and family education. The schedule is full-time days, working five eight-hour shifts per week, with an expectation of approximately 40 hours and a 36-hour weekly guarantee. On-call is not required, allowing for a predictable daytime routine. The caseload and team structure are designed to support safe, efficient care with a collaborative, patient-centered focus. This assignment offers a strong opportunity to sharpen your SNF rehab skills, build your experience with geriatric and medically complex patients, and enjoy a high quality of life in a scenic, culturally rich mountain community.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled
PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Facility Location
Named as a must-see destination by Frommer’s Travel Guides, the natural beauty found in Ashville speaks for itself. Surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, the city offers gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is the ideal setting for hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and even llama trekking.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Competitive Housing Deal
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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