Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Catalytic Solutions is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

About Catalytic Solutions

At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.

We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.

Job Description:

• Are you passionate about helping residents achieve their highest potential?
• As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will partner with residents and care providers to deliver essential physical therapy services.
• Make a real impact by maximizing residents’ functional abilities and promoting their independence.

• Support and promote the mission and values of our organization.
• Perform therapeutic procedures under the direction of a physician or accepted healthcare provider, adhering to mandatory supervision requirements.
• Treat residents according to department protocols, focusing on functional long- and short-term goals.
• Collaborate with residents and caregivers to incorporate their input into the therapeutic plan of care.
• Communicate problems, questions, or status changes to the evaluating therapist.
• Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with care goals.
• Monitor treatment effects and progress toward functional goals; adjust treatment plans in consultation with the evaluating therapist.
• Document all therapeutic interactions promptly and ensure accessibility to the care team.
• Recommend and demonstrate appropriate assistive devices to residents.
• Educate residents and caregivers, and document the results of your teachings.
• Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
• Assist in developing new programs and services in Rehabilitation.
• Take charge of your learning needs; seek out professional development opportunities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in clinical areas, following infection control procedures.
• Keep up with required licenses, certifications, and competencies; complete annual compliance courses.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Be a responsible and supportive team player.
• Display excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills for sound decision-making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and documentation skills.
• Compassionate and centered around resident care.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English.

• Associate degree required.
• PT Assistant License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities preferred.

• Must have the physical and mental abilities to perform essential tasks including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; above 50 pounds requires assistance.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 20 pounds; handle the stress of quality care responsibilities.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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