Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: TravelPTA, Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient and Home Health - 13 weeksASAP start Locals or Travel; locals preferred. Must have reliable personal transportation

Location: San Jose, CAMinimum of 2 years of recent PTA rehab experience required.

Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p. Combination of on-site and mobile depending on participants' needs. 1-2 days dedicated to home visits for home safety and therapy needs. PACE setting; PT will be involved in interdisciplinary meetings, participating in care coordination besides direct patient care. Must have reliable transportation. Travel PTA is expected to see 4-6 patients daily, including assessments, semi-annual assessments, and treatment, in addition to mandatory care conference meetings (IDT care conference in the PACE setting). There are 2 full-time PTs and 1 PTA on staff.

Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum of two (2) years' Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population. -Physical Therapy Assistant knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs. -Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations. -Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members. -Excellent organizational and communication skills. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. -Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. -Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. -Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Required Education: -Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.-The qualifying Physical Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent of a Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Required Certifications & Licensure:-Valid California Physical Therapy Assistant License-BLS through AHAProtouch Staffing Job ID #PROTOUCHEXT-91529. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Protouch Staffing: Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.