Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,494 to $1,694 per week in Wilmington, MA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant supporting home health patients in Wilmington, MA. You will assist patients recovering from injury or illness to improve mobility, function, and safety under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication with patients and caregivers, and documentation in an electronic health record.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Active Massachusetts PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Home health experience required.
• Experience with Homecare Home Base (HCHB) electronic documentation required.
• Minimum education requirement: Associate degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel or contract home health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with common home safety assessments and community-based care planning preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift schedule: Days.
• Weekly hour guarantee: 30 hours per week.
• On call/weekend requirement: No.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient: Between Visits.
• Coverage area includes Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem, Marblehead, Lynnfield, Lynn, and Swampscott.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available beginning on day one.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide direct patient care that supports recovery, independence, and safety in the home environment. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized treatment plans, document progress in the EHR, and educate patients and caregivers. This role supports continuity of care across the home health service area and contributes to measurable functional outcomes.

Location Highlights

Wilmington, MA is positioned near coastal and recreational destinations convenient for outdoor and cultural activities. The city is within a 20–40 minute drive to the beaches and historic sites of Salem and Marblehead, and approximately 25 miles north of central Boston for transit options and urban amenities. Nearby parks include the Middlesex Fells Reservation with multi-use trails and Skyline Drive access, and the Merrimack River corridor offers fishing and boating opportunities within a short commuter distance. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to commuter rail and major highways 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.