Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Connected Health Care
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Connected Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Days Opportunity /n/n Overview /n/n Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with diverse patient populations and have a passion for delivering high-quality care? We're seeking a talented Travel Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team on a days schedule. As a Travel PTA, you'll have the opportunity to explore new locations, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in need of physical therapy. This is a unique chance to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient care. /n/n Required Skills /n/n /n/t - Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice/n/t - Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams/n/t - Strong communication and interpersonal skills/n/t - Basic life support certification (BLS)/n/t - Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned facilities/n /n/n Nice to Have Skills /n/n /n/t - Experience working in various healthcare settings (e.g., acute care, rehabilitation, pediatrics)/n/t - Additional certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid)/n/t - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience/n /n/n Preferred Education and Experience /n/n /n/t - Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant studies/n/t - 1 as a Physical Therapy Assistant/n/t - Experience working with diverse patient populations/n /n/n Other Requirements /n/n /n/t - Ability to travel to assigned facilities (may require short-term or long-term travel)/n/t - Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days/n/t - Compliance with all applicable state-specific licensure and certification requirements/n /n/n If you're a motivated and caring Physical Therapy Assistant looking to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you. Join our team and discover a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while growing your professional skills and experience. Take the next step towards an exciting new chapter in your career - explore this opportunity further and see how you can contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. year of experience /n Connected Healthcare Job ID 152392. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: REAL JOB: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Days About Connected Health Care Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home. Benefits - Weekly pay - Holiday Pay - Guaranteed Hours - Continuing Education - 401k retirement plan - Company provided housing options - Cancelation protection - Mileage reimbursement - Referral bonus - Employee assistance programs - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Benefits start day 1 - License and certification reimbursement

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