Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,448 to $1,648 per week in Vancouver, WA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Vancouver, WA at an outpatient clinic. 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. The caseload is primarily orthopedic across adolescent to geriatric populations and includes student athletes. Applicants should be prepared to use WebPT for documentation. New graduates are eligible to apply. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active WA PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience or ability to manage primarily orthopedic caseloads across adolescent to geriatric patients.
• Experience with WebPT preferred.
• Ability to maintain productivity of approximately 12 patients per 10-hour day preferred.
• Comfort working in a large gym setting and collaborating with aides on the floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating student athletes.
• Prior experience in outpatient settings preferred.
• Familiarity with in-ground therapy pool environments is a plus, noting PTs/PTAs do not get in the water.
• Previous work alongside tenured staff in a relaxed, team-oriented environment is preferred.

Assignment Details

• MondayFriday, 4x10s.
• Productivity expectation: approximately 12 patients per 10-hour day.
• EMR: WebPT.
• Caseload: primarily orthopedic with about 10% neuro (post-CVA, already through rehab); no pediatrics/infants.
• Facility features: 6,000 sq ft space, large gym, in-ground therapy pool (PTs/PTAs do not enter the water), and three aides available for floor support.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day. Benefits include medical options, 401(k) matching, travel and licensure reimbursement, paid housing options, weekly pay, 24/7 recruiter support, and referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a clinic that emphasizes quality outpatient orthopedic care and rehabilitative services. You will collaborate with licensed PTs and support staff to deliver patient-centered treatment plans. The setting supports professional development and mentorship from tenured clinicians.

Location Highlights

Vancouver, WA offers convenient access to urban and outdoor amenities within a short drive. It is a 1020 minute drive to downtown Portland, OR via the I-5 bridges and 3060 minutes to Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood for hiking and outdoor recreation. The area provides access to the Columbia River waterfront and Vancouver Lake Regional Park within a 1525 minute commute. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Waterfront, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, and the nearby Pearl District and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry across the river, all supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with riverfront and mountain recreation options.

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.