Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapist SNF - Childress, TX

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,550 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $950.27 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is needed in Texas to support patient care within a skilled nursing facility. This role involves working under the supervision of physical therapists to implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and document therapy sessions. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation efforts in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. They record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years PTA experience, Texas or compact license, documentation required.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• End Date: 02/08/2027
• Experience Requirement: 2 years of PTA experience.
• Specialty: Physical Therapist SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility).
• Additional Information: Guaranteed hours policy applies; therapists are expected to proactively manage caseloads using available patient referrals and treatment opportunities while meeting facility productivity expectations. If a treatment session is missed or shortened, efforts should be made to reschedule or complete the remaining treatment as clinically appropriate. Any barriers to completing treatment should be communicated to facility leadership.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits