Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Silver Spring, MD
Critical Connection, inc
5x8 hrs, Days
$1,785/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team providing hands-on patient care in acute and inpatient settings. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with medically complex patients while supporting recovery and mobility.
New grad PTAs are welcome with structured supervision and mentorship.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
- Assist with transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercises, and mobility
- Monitor patient response and report progress
- Document treatments and patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
- Active (or pending) state PTA license
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay (travel or local contracts)
- Guaranteed hours
- First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Housing stipend (travel roles)
- Meals & incidentals stipend
- License reimbursement
- Relocation assistance (when applicable)
- $1,200 CEU allowance per year
- 401(k) plan
- Short- and long-term disability
- Weekly direct deposit
Employer
Critical Connection, inc
This isnʼt just a job you are looking for. You are building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when itʼs the right move.
We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.
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About Silver Spring, MD
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Silver Spring, MD here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average high: 86°F, average low: 66°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 27°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through rental websites.
- Car friendly with good road infrastructure, limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma.
- Silver Spring has a large population of travel nurses due to its proximity to major healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and access to outdoor recreational areas like parks and hiking trails.
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