Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,520 to $1,566 per week in Santa Cruz, CA

AMN Healthcare Allied

SANTA CRUZ, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,520–$1,566
SKILLS
8D, Amusement Parks, Clinical Support, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Human Health, Life Insurance, Nursing, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Recreation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
SANTA CRUZ, CA
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)
StartDate: 5/25/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1520.00 - $1566.00

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) jobs in Santa Cruz, CA offer a 13-week contract in a skilled nursing facility with 8-hour day shifts and a 36-hour weekly guarantee. You must have a California PTA license and at least 1 year of SNF experience; Casamba EMR experience is highly preferred. In this role, you will implement treatment plans designed by supervising PTs, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, apply modalities, and document progress. Santa Cruz is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and access to outdoor recreation like hiking and surfing. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance. Apply now to join this Travel PTA assignment in Santa Cruz, CA.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled

Facility Location
In Spanish the word Santa Cruz means “Holy Cross”. This city just south of San Francisco is located off the northern part of Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz is now well known for its temperate climate, the beauty of its natural coastline and forests and its unconventional community lifestyle. It’s actually a beach resort with an oceanfront amusement park. There’s even a “Clock Tower” in the center of the city.

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
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


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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