Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: AMN Healthcare Allied
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in SANTA CRUZ, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 04/27/2026 - Duration: 26 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Description & Requirements/n /nPhysical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)/n /nStartDate: 4/27/2026 /nAvailable Shifts: 8 D /nPay Rate: $1520.00 - $1566.00 /n /nTravel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) jobs in Santa Cruz, CA offer a 13-week contract in a skilled nursing facility with 8-hour day shifts and a 36-hour weekly guarantee. You must have a California PTA license and at least 1 year of SNF experience; Casamba EMR experience is highly preferred. In this role, you will implement treatment plans designed by supervising PTs, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, apply modalities, and document progress. Santa Cruz is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and access to outdoor recreation like hiking and surfing. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance. Apply now to join this Travel PTA assignment in Santa Cruz, CA./n /n Required Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled/n/n/n Facility Location In Spanish the word Santa Cruz means “Holy Cross”. This city just south of San Francisco is located off the northern part of Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz is now well known for its temperate climate, the beauty of its natural coastline and forests and its unconventional community lifestyle. It’s actually a beach resort with an oceanfront amusement park. There’s even a “Clock Tower” in the center of the city./n /nJob Benefits/n /nAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: - Competitive pay rates - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401(k) and Flex Spending - Life Insurance - Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage - Free Continuing Education - Competitive Housing Deal - Refer a friend and earn extra cash! /n /nAbout the Company/n /nAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable./n Physical therapist assistant, physical therapy assistant, physical therapy, PTA, therapy assistant, allied, allied health, rehabilitation assistant, rehabilitation, skilled physical therapist assistant, skilled PTA, skilled care PTA, skilled AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID 3455807. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA) About AMN Healthcare Allied AMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates. Visit https://www.vivian.com/agencies/amn-healthcare-allied/ for more information. Benefits - Company provided housing options - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Continuing Education

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