Physical Therapist Assistant

Lafayette, IN Day 5 shifts x 8 hours Start February 17th · 13 wks Contract Details Job Type Travel Shift Type Day Contract Date 02/17/2026 - 05/19/2026 Expected Length 13 weeks Hours Per Shift 8 Shifts Per Week 5 Keep in mind jobs like these can often fill quickly! Our platform is updated in real time to keep you informed and allow you to match with the perfect open opportunities! Requirements Experience 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months. Experience with Cerner is preferred from any number of months. References Candidates must provide 2 manager/supervisor references from within the past 3 years in order to be considered for this role License Candidates must have a license Certifications BLS (Required) Vaccinations Flu vaccination required. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted. Proof of Identification Proof of identification required Additional Information Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process. Additional Details: References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years. Required Skills/Experience: -Required Skills: Specialty/Patient Population, Cardiopulmonary, Geriatrics, ICU, Medical Surgical, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Cardiopulmonary/Circulatory, Breathing Techniques, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Cystic fibrosis, Emphysema, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Equipment and Devices, Crutches, Gait belt, Hospital beds/Specialty Beds, Rolling Walker, Sliding boards, Standard Walker, Supplemental oxygen delivery, Orthopedics, Ankle sprains, Cervicalgia, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Extremity Mobilization, Frozen shoulder, Gait training, Hip fractures/injuries, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, LE Amputations, Low back pain, Osteoarthritis, Post op cervical surgery, Post op spinal surgery, Prosthetic training, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Spinal Conditions, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Neurologic, Cognitive disorders, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Nerve Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Modalities, Professional Skills and Knowledge, Home Exercise Program, Lifting and transfer, Patient family education, Patient Transport to and from Treatment, Telephone calls, Work Settings, Acute Care, Assessment, Adaptive Devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, Arousal and Attention, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Pain assessment, Sensory response, Skin integrity, Strength testing, Vital Sign monitoring, Documentation, Assessment, Discharge, Plan of Care, Short Term Goals, Time Management, Billing, Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare A, Medicare B, Private Pay, Workers Compensation Preferred Skills/Experience: -Preferred Skills: Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Sport Medicine, Lobe clearance techniques, Lymphedema management, Bed alarms, Call lights, Compression devices for lymphedema, Hoyer lift, Lower extremity prosthetics, Shoulder slings, Sit to stand lift, Soft/Hard collars, Specialty beds (air mattresses), Elbow injuries/tendinopathy, McKenzie, Myofascial Release, Post op shoulder repair, Taping, Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT), E-stim, TENS, Ultrasound, Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse, Safety and Injury Prevention Required Credentials: -Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. -You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing. Preferred Credentials: -Manual Therapy certifcation Unit/Facility Details: -Parking Cost: Free Special Request -Must work 2/3 major holidays Shift & Scheduling: M-F -At least one weekend per month. 8 and 10 hr. shifts - 40 hrs. in one workweek. Trusted Benefits Health (day 1) Dental (day 1) Vision (day 1) 401k (opt in)