✨Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Internal Travel Program✨

Symbria•Chicago, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

🦵 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Internal Travel Team 📍 Full-Time | Nationwide Assignments Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? 💙 Looking for travel assignments without giving up the stability and benefits of full-time employment? ✈️ Join Symbria’s Internal Travel Team! Symbria is seeking motivated Physical Therapist Assistants to join our full-time Internal Travel Team. This role offers the excitement of travel combined with the security of permanent employment—including health insurance, PTO, and continuing education. Travel assignments are available throughout our organization across 10 states and multiple care settings, with a competitive salary plus a monthly travel stipend 💰. 🌟 Why Choose Symbria Travel? ✔ Full-time employment with travel flexibility✔ Health insurance, PTO, and continuing education 📚✔ Monthly living stipend based on assignment location 🏨✔ 13-week internal travel contracts with extension opportunities✔ Guaranteed continuous assignments for one year✔ Opportunity for relocation assistance after one year—or continue traveling! 🧳

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Active PTA license in Symbria operating states or ability to obtain licensure (including compact eligibility)
Must hold a full license in state of residence if using a compact license
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent observation, problem-solving, and basic math skills
Customer-focused mindset with strong teamwork abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

Review assigned patient charts and gather necessary background information
Assist the supervising Physical Therapist in collecting evaluation data within established areas of expertise
Seek guidance from the supervising Physical Therapist when evaluation data falls outside PTA scope of experience
Modify short-term goals and adapt treatment techniques to meet individual patient needs and established care plans
Discuss treatment plans and progress with patients and families as appropriate
Administer prescribed Physical Therapy programs to restore and maintain function and prevent disability, including:
Therapeutic exercises for lower extremity function, strength, and balance
Activities to improve coordination and mobility
Instruction in self-care tasks such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation
Education on body mechanics, joint protection, and work simplification
Complete accurate and timely clinical and billing documentation 📝
Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support quality patient outcomes 🤝
Maintain productivity standards and comply with Symbria policies, Code of Conduct, and travel contract terms
Utilize provided technology to support documentation and patient care 💻
Travel to assigned Symbria locations and provide personal transportation between assignments 🚗
Perform additional duties as assigned