Posted 10/12/2026 · Job #516868
Inpatient | Physical Therapist Assistant | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Join a patient-focused rehabilitation team in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804, a welcoming area with a comfortable community feel. This 13-week travel Physical Therapist Assistant job offers a consistent weekday schedule, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to support patient recovery in a collaborative inpatient rehab setting.
Job Details
- Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, any shift
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130 – $1,210
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent training as a Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
- Current CAPTE certification
- At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred; outpatient rehab experience strongly valued
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to work collaboratively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans and goals established by the Physical Therapist
- Assist with therapeutic interventions such as strengthening, balance training, endurance activities, and functional mobility
- Train patients in safe locomotion using assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and proper guarding techniques
- Use therapeutic modalities and equipment safely and effectively
- Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the supervising therapist
- Document patient progress, education, and treatment response accurately and promptly
- Promote safety, infection control, and professional standards at all times
- Support patient and family education, including body mechanics and safe mobility techniques
- Collaborate with the rehab team and participate in care planning as needed
Apply now for this rewarding Physical Therapist Assistant travel job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a supportive inpatient rehab team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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