Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Harrisonburg, VA
AMN Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1664.00 - $1714.00

This travel PTA gig drops you right into Harrisonburg, Virginia, a lively Shenandoah Valley town with mountain views, easy access to Shenandoah National Park, and endless chances to hike, bike, and explore on your days off. Downtown is packed with local restaurants, coffee spots, live music, and that fun, energetic college-town vibe. You’ll be in a Skilled Nursing Facility delivering high-quality rehab to a diverse mix of post-acute and long-term care patients. Expect an 86% varying patient load that keeps your day interesting, sharpens your skills, and looks great on your resume, all within a supportive, team-focused environment. This is a 13-week assignment starting ASAP, with 8-hour day shifts and about 40 hours a week, no on-call. You’ll treat primarily adult and geriatric patients, helping them move better, function safer, and get back to what they love. Your day will include carrying out PT treatment plans, leading therapeutic exercises and functional training, working on balance and gait, and educating patients and families. You’ll document in the EMR, join team huddles, and stay closely connected with nursing and other disciplines to keep care coordinated and patient-centered. If you’re a confident, adaptable PTA who likes variety in your caseload and a scenic, fun place to spend your off-hours, this assignment is a strong match. If you would like the job description written in a different style or with more or less detail, you can adjust your preferences at any time by asking, and your preferences will be updated for future descriptions.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled
PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS
References: 1 Reference in entire work history



Facility Location
Harrisonburg is located right along Interstate 81 and is only two hours away from both Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Harrisonburg is recognized as the county seat for Rockingham County. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and scenic views, this town is perfect for any adventurer. 
Hospitals Located Near Harrisonburg:
• Sentara RMH Medical Center
• Western State Hospital
• Page Memorial Hospital
• University of Virginia Medical Center
• Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Physical therapist assistant, physical therapy assistant, physical therapy, PTA, therapy assistant, allied, allied health, rehabilitation assistant, rehabilitation, skilled physical therapist assistant, skilled PTA, skilled care PTA, skilled