PTA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Houston, TX

Travel PTA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days)
Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced PTA - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Houston, TX.
Contract Details

• Days 8 hr; 35 GWW
  
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
  
• Contract: 13 Weeks
  
• Location: Houston, TX
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 23.00
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $ 735.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $ 1425.00
  
• Nonbillable Hours: 8
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
  
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
  
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
  
• Assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  
• Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.
  
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
  
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
  
• Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
  
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
  
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
  
• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
  
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
  
• Able to work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  
• Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
  
• Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  
• Active State Licensure when applicable.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of PTA experience
  
• Must have LTC or Rehab Experience
  
• PTA license is required
  
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
  
• Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
  
• Must be able to work independently/hit the ground running
  
• Able to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively
  
• Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Benefits

Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:

• Weekly pay
  
• Dedicated recruiter support
  
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  
• Transparent pay packages
  
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  

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