Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant needed for a travel assignment in Goldthwaite, Texas. This rehabilitation-focused position starts July 27, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Pay ranges from $1,519 to $1,611 per week, with a Mon-Fri schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role supports an outpatient, adult-focused program with some adolescent patients (ages 13 ). The setting emphasizes hands-on therapeutic exercise, education, and functional mobility work under PT supervision.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,519--$1,611 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Mon--Fri, 8:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m. (8-hour days)
- Start date: July 27, 2026
- Setting: outpatient rehabilitation with primarily adult patients
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Responsibilities
- Deliver PTA services under supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an outpatient rehabilitation environment
- Implement and progress treatment plans through therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual therapy, and modality application
- Monitor patient responses, adjust activities, and document progress in patient records
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals
- Manage a daily caseload of approximately 8--10 patients, addressing a mix of adults and older adolescents (ages 13 )
- Maintain equipment, ensure safety protocols, and uphold infection control standards
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Texas
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program (associate degree)
- Prior outpatient or rehabilitation experience preferred
- Ability to work a Monday--Friday 8:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m. schedule and participate in a travel assignment
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with a patient-centered approach
Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including recruitment and travel assistance
- Credentialing assistance and streamlined onboarding
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Ongoing assignment support and potential extension opportunities
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