Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant travel assignment in an inpatient care environment in San Jose, CA, US. Start date: 06/01/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,186–$1,255 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Rotating. Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This opportunity is coordinated through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,186–$1,255 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Rotating
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Work setting: inpatient care environment

Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to address patient goals per the established plan of care.
- Assist with therapeutic activities, including ROM assessment, strength, gait training, balance, and functional mobility.
- Monitor patient responses during sessions, document progress, and communicate concerns to the supervising PT.
- Prepare and maintain treatment spaces and equipment, ensure safety and infection control, and support patient precautions.
- Document treatment sessions and patient status in the medical record per policy while safeguarding privacy and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective patient care and care transitions.

Requirements
- Ability to work a rotating schedule, including weekend rotations.
- Availability for an eight-week travel assignment.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to support patient care and coordination with the supervising therapist.

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Eight-week travel assignment with rotating shifts
- Weekly pay range of $1,186–$1,255 per week
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including coordination for travel and assignment logistics
- Access to ongoing recruiter and travel-support resources during the assignment

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a perfect match, explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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