Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
05/20/2026
Duration:
12 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Make a real difference as a travel PTA. 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 details.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active Arizona PTA license required to start the assignment.
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 geriatric populations, transfers, gait training, and ADL-focused interventions preferred.
Client requires documentation competency in electronic medical records systems used in skilled nursing settings.
Assignment Details
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Details: Days 0830-1630.
Shift Pattern: 5x8.
Location Highlights
Located in Tucson, AZ, with access to desert recreation and urban amenities. The city sits near Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, both within a 30–45 minute drive, offering hiking, mountain biking, and desert landscapes. Tucson is about 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and has a historic downtown with the Tucson Museum of Art and the University of Arizona campus. The area supports an outdoor-oriented lifestyle with scenic driving along Gates Pass, accessible public transit via Sun Tran bus service, and a regional airport for convenient travel connections.
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 #444481. 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.
