Description
Join the Medix team as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)! Our client, a small critical access hospital, is looking for a versatile PTA to work in a rural facility in California. This travel contract position is your chance to expand your skills and make a real difference in a close-knit community. What You'll Do: In this essential role, you'll work with both inpatients and outpatients, handling a wide range of cases. Your key responsibilities will include: - Providing various therapies such as modalities, therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic training, and taping.
- Assisting with hospital and skilled nursing facility duties as needed.
- Developing and implementing restorative programs for patients.
Our client is a very rural facility that primarily treats low-acuity patients with a focus on musculoskeletal issues like shoulders and wrists, so there are no highly acute cases like spinal cord injuries. The Details: - Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. There are no weekends, on-call shifts, or holidays.
- Hours: While all staff typically work 40 hours per week, a minimum of 36 hours is guaranteed.
- Experience: The client prefers candidates with 3+ years of experience, but they are flexible for the right person. Being a flexible team player is a crucial quality for this role
- Start Date: February 2026
- Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
- Pay Range: Reach out to learn more about the stipend and rate range for this role.
Skills
- A valid California state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- BLS certification is required.
- Experience in outpatient physical therapy, acute care/rehab, or a skilled facility is necessary.
- Experience in restorative program development is a plus.
Notes
Medix is committed to supporting our clinicians on assignment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide peace of mind: - Paid Sick Leave: Medix provides paid sick leave according to applicable state and local sick leave ordinances.
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision: Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan.
- 401k: Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1.
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
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| Employer: |
Medix
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| Post Date: |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Therapy |
| Job Type: |
Other |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Start Date:
| ASAP |
| Salary: |
$1,400 - $1,800 / week |
| Location: |
California |
| Job Reference: |
246006 |
| Contact Details: |
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