Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce • Boston, MA

11d • $1,445 - $1,457 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week travel temporary assignment for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the Boston, Massachusetts area. The role involves supporting inpatient rehabilitation services in a hospital-based Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) environment. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to provide care to adult patients with medically complex needs. The assignment offers guaranteed 40 hours per week on an 8-hour shift, with a start date of October 5, 2026.

Requirements

• Active PTA license through the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health
• CPR/AED certification
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience
• Ability to work in a hospital-based LTAC inpatient rehabilitation environment

Nice To Haves

• PTA outpatient hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA services under direct supervision of a PT to adult inpatient rehabilitation patients in an LTAC setting.
• Implement and progress treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and functional activities as prescribed; monitor patient responses.
• Assist with gait training, transfers, ROM, strengthening, endurance programs, and activity tolerance to support functional goals.
• Document observations, progress notes, and daily treatment summaries; communicate changes to the supervising PT and care team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (nursing, OT, speech therapy, case management) to coordinate care, ensure safety, and support discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, equipment care, and compliance with privacy regulations and facility policies.

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Travel coordination and scheduling support
• 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree