Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Niles, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active Michigan PTA license or ability to obtain required state licensure prior to start.
Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
Experience with restorative nursing programs, gait training, transfers, and use of common assistive devices preferred.
Client-specific requirement: ability to work a 5x8 day schedule with daytime hours and a 30-minute meal period.
Assignment Details
Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Shift name: Days.
Shift hours: 08:30–16:30.
Work days: Five 8-hour shifts per week.
Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility locations as needed.
Assignment length: 13 weeks.
Start: ASAP.
Location Highlights
Explore Niles, MI and nearby outdoor and cultural destinations. Niles is near Riverfront Park and the St. Joseph River, located about 10 minutes from downtown riverfront areas and 25 minutes from Silver Beach County Park on Lake Michigan. The area provides access to the Indiana Dunes National Park region within a 45–60 minute drive and is about 30 minutes from Warren Dunes State Park for shoreline and hiking options. Local features include the historic Niles district and nearby attractions such as the Fort St. Joseph Museum, with easy driving commutes to South Bend, IN (approximately 30 minutes) for additional urban amenities and cultural events. This location suits clinicians seeking a suburban setting with coastal and outdoor recreation within reasonable drives.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, professional growth, and exposure to diverse clinical populations. A recruiter will contact you with further details and next steps.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #439772. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
