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

Symbria•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbria is seeking motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) 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. This program provides 13-week internal travel contracts with extension opportunities and guaranteed continuous assignments for one year. Relocation assistance is available after one year, or employees can choose to 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.

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; and 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.