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Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners!  You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email 
• Competitive Referral Bonuses 
• 100% Paid Housing Available 
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you. 

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners!  You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email 
• Competitive Referral Bonuses 
• 100% Paid Housing Available 
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you. 

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life - and light the way in senior care - you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.

Priority Life Care is also a designated "Great Place to Work"! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (LPN):

The LPN Assistant Nursing Director plans, directs and evaluates total nursing care and functions at the facility. This person is a courteous and friendly colleague, and follows procedures as outlined by state and federal regulations.

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our 'Pathway to Promotion' program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award

• Give residents and their families peace of mind by ensuring outstanding patient care
• Assists Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice within the community
• Understands and reviews the community's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations
• Assists in the oversight of health, fire, safety and sanitation codes, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with community disaster and OSHA plans
• Assists with the oversight of provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician directed orders
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the community Quality Assurance Program
• Assists in the development and maintenance of in-service education programs for nursing staff
• Assists with managing Nursing Department staff as directed, this may include interviewing, scheduling, and performance appraisals
• Conducts and participates in daily rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care
• Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
• Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times

• Licensed in state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; minimum of 3 years of previous long-term care experience, with a minimum of 1 year of charge nurse experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with the state survey rules and regulations

• Use your attention to the little details that have a big effect on each patient’s treatment plan.

• Provide direct patient care, including ADLs.  

• Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practice Nurses in completing patient-care support tasks.

• Promote the best possible patient satisfaction and outcomes.

• Make a real difference that you can see and feel as you help patients to thrive on a daily basis.

• We are willing to provide training, including a CPR certification course, so you can grow your Nursing Tech Career!

Experience working with patients a plus, but not necessarily.  

• Benefits that begin on your first day of employment.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Paid time off that increases with tenure 

• Tuition repayment and continuing education opportunities, including tuition assistance to advance to an LPN or RN role.  

• Generous company-matching 401k and employee stock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Access to the RNT Career Ladder program which includes an increase in compensation.

• Use your attention to the little details that have a big effect on each patient’s treatment plan.

• Provide direct patient care, including ADLs.  

• Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practice Nurses in completing patient-care support tasks.

• Promote the best possible patient satisfaction and outcomes.

• Make a real difference that you can see and feel as you help patients to thrive on a daily basis.

• We are willing to provide training, including a CPR certification course, so you can grow your Nursing Tech Career!

Experience working with patients a plus, but not necessarily.  

• Benefits that begin on your first day of employment.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Paid time off that increases with tenure 

• Tuition repayment and continuing education opportunities, including tuition assistance to advance to an LPN or RN role.  

• Generous company-matching 401k and employee stock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Access to the RNT Career Ladder program which includes an increase in compensation.

• Active Pennsylvania Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required
• One-year experience working in Geriatric or Long-Term Care setting preferred
• CPR certification required
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents

• Plans, directs and provides care to residents according to physician orders and the Plan of Care
• Administers medications and treatments
• Performs resident assessments
• Participates in daily resident rounding
• May assist with insertion and maintaining of IV therapies for residents

• Active Pennsylvania Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required
• Active CPR required
• One-year experience working in Geriatric or Long-Term Care setting preferred
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents

• Plans, directs and provides care to residents according to physician orders and the Plan of Care
• Administers medications and treatments
• Performs resident assessments
• Participates in daily resident rounding
• May assist with insertion and maintaining of IV therapies for residents

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

• Referral bonus of up to 600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information
2. Complies with established policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices
3. Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needs, etc
4. Provides clean, dry linen and make beds to meet resident needs
5. Encourages proper resident nutrition by serving food promptly and assists with feeding when necessary
6. Performs resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and within the nursing scope of practice
7. Records resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the Team Leader objective observations of change in resident condition or need
8. Actively participates in resident care planning
9. Promotes the activity of daily living according to the resident's care plan
10. Resident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident's care plan and the Lift Free Program
11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor

1. Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shift
2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift
3. Organizational skills and ability to do sequential events
4. Listed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment
5. Motivation and desire to work with geriatric persons
6. Ability to speak English at a level the residents can understand
7. Ability to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provides appropriate resident care