Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant travel assignment in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Start date: March 30, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,443 – $1,509 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week. Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30. Work setting: corrections.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,443–$1,509 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: March 30, 2026
- Setting: corrections

Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant support under the supervision of a licensed PT per the plan of care.
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, range of motion, gait training, and selected modalities as delegated.
- Document patient progress, update charts, and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
- Support patient mobility, transfers, and the safe use of equipment; maintain safety and infection control standards.
- Collaborate with the PT and interdisciplinary team to implement treatment goals and adjust activities as needed.
- Maintain professional demeanor, respect patient confidentiality, and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Requirements
- Current PTA license in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain licensure in NC.
- Ability to work in a corrections setting and follow a defined plan of care under supervision.
- Experience or willingness to assist with therapeutic exercises, ROM, gait training, and modalities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; reliable documentation and time management.
- Eligibility for a travel assignment and ability to meet the shift schedule as described.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment (35 hours per week)
- Travel assignment with a defined duration (13 weeks)
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the engagement
- Weekly pay proceeded with standard payroll processes

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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