Overview
🦵 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Internal Travel Team
📍 Full-Time | Nationwide Assignments
Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? 💙 Looking for travel assignments without giving up the stability and benefits of full-time employment?
✈️ Join Symbria’s Internal Travel Team!
Symbria is seeking motivated Physical Therapist Assistants to join our full-time Internal Travel Team. This role offers the excitement of travel combined with the security of permanent employment - including health insurance, PTO, and continuing education.
Travel assignments are available throughout our organization across 10 states and multiple care settings, with a competitive salary plus a monthly travel stipend 💰.
🌟 Why Choose Symbria Travel?
✔ Full-time employment with travel flexibility✔ Health insurance, PTO, and continuing education 📚✔ Monthly living stipend based on assignment location 🏨✔ 13-week internal travel contracts with extension opportunities✔ Guaranteed continuous assignments for one year✔ Opportunity for relocation assistance after one year - or continue traveling! 🧳
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Responsibilities
🩺 Responsibilities
- Review assigned patient charts and gather necessary background information
- Assist the supervising Physical Therapist in collecting evaluation data within established areas of expertise
- Seek guidance from the supervising Physical Therapist when evaluation data falls outside PTA scope of experience
- Modify short-term goals and adapt treatment techniques to meet individual patient needs and established care plans
- Discuss treatment plans and progress with patients and families as appropriate
- Administer prescribed Physical Therapy programs to restore and maintain function and prevent disability, including:
- Therapeutic exercises for lower extremity function, strength, and balance
- Activities to improve coordination and mobility
- Instruction in self-care tasks such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation
- Education on body mechanics, joint protection, and work simplification
- Complete accurate and timely clinical and billing documentation 📝
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support quality patient outcomes 🤝
- Maintain productivity standards and comply with Symbria policies, Code of Conduct, and travel contract terms
- Utilize provided technology to support documentation and patient care 💻
- Travel to assigned Symbria locations and provide personal transportation between assignments 🚗
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
🎓 Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Active PTA license in Symbria operating states or ability to obtain licensure (including compact eligibility)
- Must hold a full license in state of residence if using a compact license
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, and basic math skills
- Customer-focused mindset with strong teamwork abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred (not required)
🗺️ Travel Assignment Details
- 13-week internal travel assignments with opportunities to extend or transition to new locations
- Monthly living stipend provided based on assignment location and travel requirements
- One year of continuous assignments guaranteed
- After one year, choose relocation assistance for a permanent role or continue as part of the internal travel team ✨
💼 Why Symbria?
At Symbria, our employees are owners 🏆. As one of the few 100% employee-owned healthcare organizations, we are committed to delivering high-quality Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, and Well-Being services that improve outcomes for seniors and post-acute communities.
💙 Our Core Values:
- Integrity – Honesty, fairness, and ethics
- Compassion – Commitment to serving seniors
- Stewardship – Maximizing mission and margin
- Innovation – Enhancing value through continuous improvement
- Teamwork – Working together toward shared goals
🎁 What We Offer
- Competitive, market-aligned pay 💵
- Comprehensive benefits package with generous PTO 🌴
- Professional liability coverage
- 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan 📈
- Continuing education opportunities
Symbria’s Talent Team manages candidate communication directly. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly and connect with a Symbria Talent Team member.
Symbria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.