Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,495 per week
Lake Charles, LA, 70612, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA travel job
- outpatient therapy
Seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week travel assignment in Lake Charles, LA providing hands-on PT treatments under PT supervision, documenting care, educating patients, and assisting with individualized treatment plans. Full-time, 40 hours/week, day shifts with competitive weekly pay (~$1,495/week), first-day benefits, housing stipend, CEU allowance, and recruiter support; new graduates welcome. Requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program and active (or pending) state PTA license.
Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 02/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy direct patient interaction and flexible career opportunities. New graduate PTAs are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
- Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans
- Monitor patient response and report progress to the PT
- Educate patients on exercises and functional mobility
- Document treatments accurately and timely
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
- Active (or pending) state PTA license
- New graduates welcome
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay packages
- Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
- First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
- License reimbursement
- Relocation assistance (when applicable)
- $1,200 CEU allowance per year
- 401(k) plan
- Disability and life insurance
- Weekly direct deposit
Why Work With Us
- Supportive recruiter partnership
- Transparent pay packages
- Nationwide opportunities
- Clinician-focused support
Critical Connection, inc Job ID #17666880. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA),07:00:00-15:00:00
About Critical Connection, incThis 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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