Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,612 to $1,812 per week in Westborough, MA

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with a respected home health provider in Westborough, MA. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and remain as independent as possible while following the established plan of care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with details after application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in Massachusetts is required to start the assignment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation.
• Experience providing home health services or visiting patients in community settings preferred.
• Ability to follow a plan of care, document progress notes per agency policy, and communicate effectively with supervising PT, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Schedule flexibility required to participate in weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays.
• State-specific requirements apply. For MA: no additional state-specific requirements noted. Candidates licensed in other states must meet their state requirements prior to start.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift type: Other.
• Schedule expectations: Full time with schedule flexibility, includes participation in weekend rotation and potential holiday availability.
• Clinical practice: Work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and provide treatment and patient/caregiver education within the PTA scope of practice.
• Travel requirement: Visits patients across the agency’s service area and may cover nearby agency service areas as needed.

Location Highlights

Westborough, MA offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient regional access and local recreational options. The town is approximately 25 miles west of Boston and about 10 miles east of Worcester, providing reasonable commutes to major urban centers and regional transportation routes such as I-90 and I-495. Westborough is near outdoor destinations including Callahan State Park (within a 10–15 minute drive) and the Hopkinton State Park area, offering hiking, picnicking, and water access for kayaking. The area contains mixed-use shopping and dining districts, local cultural events at the Westborough Senior Center and town common, and easy access to commuter rail stations within a 15–30 minute drive for urban commuting. The community suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with accessible urban and outdoor recreation options.

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.