Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$1,379-$1,423 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Belle Fourche, South Dakota |
About this job
Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – LTAC travel assignment in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. This 13-week assignment starts on 07/20/2026 with 36 hours guaranteed per week. The role offers a dayshift schedule in a long-term care setting (LTC - Nursing Home) and provides a weekly pay range of $1,379–$1,423.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,379–$1,423 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / nursing home
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Responsibilities
- Provide PTA services under supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a LTAC setting
- Conduct patient evaluations and contribute to the development of the Plan of Care
- Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and modalities
- Monitor patient progress, document responses, and update care plans as directed
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals
- Collaborate with nursing staff and therapy teammates to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and privacy in accordance with facility policies and regulations
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure per South Dakota requirements
- Ability to work a dayshift schedule in a long-term care setting
- Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to comply with facility policies and documentation standards
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Recruitment and travel coordination assistance
- Onboarding and credentialing support to streamline start
- Regular pay with clear payroll processing
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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.
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