Step into a rewarding journey as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant specializing in orthopedic care where your hands-on expertise helps patients regain mobility rebuild strength and reclaim this role youll translate expert knowledge into compassionate practical therapy that sparks confidence and accelerates recovery. Imagine guiding patients through targeted exercises gait training and manual techniques that reduce pain and restore function while you explore different communities and make a lasting impact on countless lives. This is more than a assignmentits a meaningful path to shape the future of healing one patient at a time. And as you embark on this adventure youll discover the beauty and diversity of New Jerseythe Garden Statewith its coastal parks historic towns and scenic inland trails; from Rutgers Universitys buzzing campus energy to charming river towns and then on to new horizons across the United States where every assignment broadens your clinical perspective and enriches your professional journey.
Located in Piscataway New Jersey this opportunity places you in a thriving hub known for a strong healthcare community easy access to top medical facilities and proximity to cultural and natural attractions. Piscataway is conveniently nestled between larger cities offering the benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to parks recreational spaces dining and educational resources. The chance to rotate through different sites across the starting from this welcoming baseprovides a distinctive blend of stability and discovery. Working in Piscataway grants you exposure to a diverse patient population collaborative teams and a setting that fosters growth through hands-on practice and close mentorship. Youll enjoy the appeal of local amenities while the broader program opens doors to experiences in a variety of clinical environments from bustling metropolitan centers to serene suburban clinics each with its own patient mix and clinical challenges that sharpen your orthopedic acumen.
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant you will partner with licensed physical therapists to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care. Your key responsibilities will include implementing individualized treatment plans guiding patients through therapeutic exercises balance and gait training functional mobility activities and pain management strategies. Youll assist with manual therapies within your scope monitor patient responses document progress in patient records and adjust activities under clinician direction to maximize outcomes. Youll play a pivotal role in educationempowering patients and families with strategies for continued practice at home injury prevention and safe fall mitigation. The role offers substantial professional growth: youll gain exposure to postoperative rehabilitation sports-related injuries spine and joint conditions and progressive care pathways that expand your clinical toolkit. The position includes a competitive compensation package with weekly pay ranging from $1190 to $1260 a steady guaranteed 35 hours per week and a contractual start date of 01/12/2026 for a program measured in Weeks. Youll also have access to extension opportunities that recognize your skill reliability and the impact you bring to patients and teams.
This assignment includes substantial benefits designed to support your success and peace of addition to a competitive pay rate youll receive housing assistance to ease relocation and living arrangements reducing logistical stress as you transition between assignments. A sign-on or performance-based bonus recognizes your commitment and helps you maximize your earnings while you stay focused on patient care. The extension opportunities allow you to continue advancing within the program supporting ongoing professional development and consistency for patients who rely on your expertise. Youll also benefit from robust travel support and continuous access to 24/7 assistance as you travel with the company ensuring youre never alone when you encounter new sites time zone changes or clinical questions on the road. The comprehensive support network is designed to help you thrivewhether youre navigating site-specific protocols adjusting to new care teams or coordinating with scheduling and reimbursement specialists to optimize your practice.
Our company values empowerment collaboration and advancement. We are committed to nurturing your career trajectory providing mentorship training opportunities and a respectful environment where your clinical judgment and compassionate care are valued. The program emphasizes professional development through access to continuing education skill-building sessions and opportunities to advance into lead roles or expanded duties as you demonstrate excellence in patient outcomes. Youll join a supportive community that respects your expertise encourages initiative and prioritizes work-life balance recognizing that your well-being fuels the high-quality care you deliver every day. We believe the best care emerges when skilled professionals feel valued supported and inspired to growtogether.
Are you ready to embark on a dynamic travel assignment that blends orthopedic rehabilitation excellence with the excitement of exploring new communities If youre driven adaptable and dedicated to helping patients reclaim function this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that honors your contribution invests in your development and helps you build a resilient impactful career in physical therapy assistance. Your expertise can transform lives and your journey can shape the future of orthopedic care.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs LPNs CNAs and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.