Travel Adult Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,840 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lansing, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for an adult acute care setting with required MI state license and EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an adult acute care hospital setting with a focus on orthopedics, neurological, cardiovascular, and post-surgical care
• Typical cases include orthopedic (TJR, fracture management, amputation, multi-trauma), neurological (CVA, brain injury, SCI), cardiovascular (post-CABG/open heart, valve repairs, pacemakers), and general med/surg debility
• Day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
• No weekends, no call, and no floating required
• Work with Level 1 trauma patient population
• Epic is used for documentation and charting; experience required
• Role involves providing physical therapy care to adult patients across multiple acute care disciplines
• Allied staff may be required to complete specialty-specific pre-start modules
• AHA certifications preferred
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travel
• Returning core staff must wait 12 months before returning
• Maximum of 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per assignment
• Returning traveler status must be verified through HR

Requirements

• Active Michigan PTA license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• At least 1 year of recent experience as a PTA in an acute care setting
• Epic experience required
• Proof of high school education is required regardless of additional education
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• First-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-617837. 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: Travel PTA - Acute Care Hospital

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