Physical Therapist Assistant (SNF)
Wenatchee, Washington
Colonial Vista Post Acute

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Travel Assignment

Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Assignment Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Unit: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a travel contract in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. The facility is located near the Columbia River, approximately 24 miles from Leavenworth, WA.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start).
• Background checks within 1 year of start, including SS Trace, County searches (7 years), Nationwide, and Sex Offender registry. Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, a negative chest X-ray within 1 year is required. Annual TB questionnaire also required.
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine series, or history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31).
• Professional references:

  • 2 references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles.
  • 1 reference for per diem non-acute care roles.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for medication aides and RNs (if applicable).

Additional Information

• No specific scrub color required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a scenic location along the Columbia River in a post-acute care environment, providing therapy services to skilled nursing patients.