Physical Therapist Assistant
Danbury, CT
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required prior to or at start of assignment.
• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Candidates with experience in post-acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings are preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with transfers, ambulation programs, therapeutic exercise, and documentation in an electronic medical record preferred.
• Ability to follow plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist and to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.

Location Highlights

Danbury, CT offers a mix of suburban and outdoor lifestyle options within easy reach of major attractions. Danbury is 60 miles from New York City and 45 minutes from the Merritt Parkway, providing commuter access and urban attractions. The city sits near Candlewood Lake, Connecticut’s largest lake, offering boating and fishing within a 10-minute drive. Tarrywile Park and Mansion provide 722 acres of hiking trails and open space less than 5 miles from downtown for an active lifestyle. Danbury is within a one-hour drive of Bear Mountain State Park and 90 minutes from the Connecticut coastline for varied weekend recreation. The area includes commuter rail access to regional transit and local dining options in downtown Danbury, supporting a suburban yet connected living experience.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. A comprehensive benefits package starts your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.