Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job
Pendleton, OR
Contracted
AMN Healthcare - Advanced - School MSP - InterMountain Education Service District EI/ECSE Department
Mid Level
Answer the call to make a tangible difference as a Physical Therapy Assistant on a dynamic travel assignment rooted in Pendleton, Oregon. In this role, your clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and hands-on care help patients regain mobility, restore confidence, and reclaim independence after injury or surgery. You’ll design and guide personalized exercise programs, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on strategies they can use at home. Every session is an opportunity to celebrate small wins that compound into lasting improvements, while you expand your clinical repertoire across settings, mentors, and communities. If you’re motivated by variety, autonomy, and the chance to impact lives daily, this assignment offers a compelling pathway. And beyond the clinic, you’ll discover Oregon’s diverse landscapes—from river valleys and rugged foothills to forests and deserts—that enrich your days off and refresh your focus for the work ahead.
Pendleton delivers a welcoming community feel, a supportive local healthcare network, and access to outdoor and cultural activities that enhance work‑life balance. The assignment is structured to blend immersive, hands-on patient care in Pendleton with the flexibility of travel across multiple sites in the U.S., broadening your professional exposure and sharpening your therapeutic approach. You’ll benefit from the chance to work with interdisciplinary teams, experience different facility cultures, and build a robust referral network—experiences you can carry forward into any clinical setting. Housing support and a competitive travel package help simplify logistics, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and growing your skills.
Role specifics include implementing and adjusting treatment plans under supervision, leading therapeutic exercise sessions, gait and transfer training, neuromuscular reeducation, and modalities that address pain, strength, balance, and functional independence. You’ll document outcomes, communicate with physicians and therapists, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care. The position offers clear pathways for professional growth in physical therapy assisting, with opportunities to expand responsibilities, take on mentorship roles, and pursue specialty certifications or advanced skills relevant to orthopedics, neurology, or pediatrics as you move between assignments. In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a bonus program, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow you to elongate or repeat assignments based on performance and interest. You will have 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team while you’re on assignment, ensuring seamless travel logistics, urgent questions answered, and responsive help whenever you need it.
Our company is built on empowering our clinical staff—investing in ongoing training, recognizing contributions, and fostering a collaborative, respectful work environment. We aim to support your career trajectory with clear advancement pathways, constructive feedback, and resources that help you thrive both professionally and personally. The focus is not only on patient outcomes but also on your growth, well‑being, and job satisfaction as you navigate varied settings and responsibilities.
Ready to apply? This is your chance to join a mission‑driven team that values your clinical judgment, dedication to rehabilitation, and potential to influence many lives. Start date is 03/09/2026 for a multi‑week assignment in Pendleton, Oregon, with options for extension and rotation to additional sites across the country. Weekly pay ranges from $1,695 to $1,780, with housing support and a bonus program to boost your earnings. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0, with final compensation and hours confirmed during the hiring process. Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary.
Pendleton delivers a welcoming community feel, a supportive local healthcare network, and access to outdoor and cultural activities that enhance work‑life balance. The assignment is structured to blend immersive, hands-on patient care in Pendleton with the flexibility of travel across multiple sites in the U.S., broadening your professional exposure and sharpening your therapeutic approach. You’ll benefit from the chance to work with interdisciplinary teams, experience different facility cultures, and build a robust referral network—experiences you can carry forward into any clinical setting. Housing support and a competitive travel package help simplify logistics, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and growing your skills.
Role specifics include implementing and adjusting treatment plans under supervision, leading therapeutic exercise sessions, gait and transfer training, neuromuscular reeducation, and modalities that address pain, strength, balance, and functional independence. You’ll document outcomes, communicate with physicians and therapists, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care. The position offers clear pathways for professional growth in physical therapy assisting, with opportunities to expand responsibilities, take on mentorship roles, and pursue specialty certifications or advanced skills relevant to orthopedics, neurology, or pediatrics as you move between assignments. In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a bonus program, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow you to elongate or repeat assignments based on performance and interest. You will have 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team while you’re on assignment, ensuring seamless travel logistics, urgent questions answered, and responsive help whenever you need it.
Our company is built on empowering our clinical staff—investing in ongoing training, recognizing contributions, and fostering a collaborative, respectful work environment. We aim to support your career trajectory with clear advancement pathways, constructive feedback, and resources that help you thrive both professionally and personally. The focus is not only on patient outcomes but also on your growth, well‑being, and job satisfaction as you navigate varied settings and responsibilities.
Ready to apply? This is your chance to join a mission‑driven team that values your clinical judgment, dedication to rehabilitation, and potential to influence many lives. Start date is 03/09/2026 for a multi‑week assignment in Pendleton, Oregon, with options for extension and rotation to additional sites across the country. Weekly pay ranges from $1,695 to $1,780, with housing support and a bonus program to boost your earnings. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0, with final compensation and hours confirmed during the hiring process. Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary.
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