Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant
Punta Gorda, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs
$1,451/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Qualifications
- Minimum of 70%
Description
Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You will 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 Florida PTA license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC required prior to start.
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience working as a PTA in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
- Experience with restorative nursing programs, fall prevention protocols, and activities of daily living (ADL) training preferred.
- Familiarity with documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Client requires flexibility to float to other local facilities as needed.
Location Highlights
Discover Punta Gorda, Florida, a coastal city with access to outdoor recreation and convenient regional connections. Charlotte Harbor offers waterfront access and fishing opportunities within the city, and the Peace River is a short drive for kayaking and wildlife viewing. Visit Fishermen’s Village for waterfront dining and shopping along a 12-acre complex, and travel 30–45 minutes to reach the beaches of Englewood or Boca Grande. Punta Gorda has a small-town, coastal lifestyle with a historic downtown district featuring Victorian-era buildings, a harborwalk, and regular community events. Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately a 30–35 minute drive, providing regional flight options and convenient travel connections.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and 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.
Employer
Jackson Therapy Partners
1 nurse recommends working with Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
Punta Gorda, FL
About
Punta Gorda sits on the Gulf Coast in southwest Florida, a little over 20 miles north of Fort Myers and about 100 miles south of Tampa. Its brick lanes and wide verandas lined with towering royal palms provide an old-Florida feel, while beaches dot the area providing a place for tranquil contemplation. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along its picturesque Harborwalk, which traverses 2.5 miles of shoreline, connecting Bayfront Health to Fishermen's Village and passing mangrove forests, upscale shops, waterfront dining venues, historical sites and lush parks. Get a glimpse of Victorian times at the A.C. Freeman House Museum, which sits within an authentically restored late Victorian period home with furnishings from the era. Nearby is Fishermen's Villages, a fun waterfront destination for shopping and dining with seven restaurants, a military heritage museum and a marina.
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