Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job in San Francisco, CA | Days (5x8)
Central Gardens Post Acute
San Francisco, CA
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Physical Therapy Assistant in San Francisco, CA
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$1,851
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in San Francisco, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Central Gardens Post Acute. This role pays $1,851 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Central Gardens Post Acute
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Location: San Francisco, CA 94115 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Setting: SNF
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
- Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
- Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
Central Gardens Post Acute — San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Central Gardens Post Acute in San Francisco provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are available, alongside nursing support for ongoing medical needs.
- Short-term rehabilitation includes recovery after joint replacement, stroke or a cardiac event, with therapy plans developed around each resident's needs. Read More
- Long-term restorative care addresses walking, range of motion, positioning and daily activities. Restorative nursing assistants work under therapist guidance to support functional skills.
- Wound services cover pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers and wounds related to arterial or venous insufficiency, as well as ostomy care.
- Respiratory care includes oxygen and nebulized treatments for conditions such as asthma, pneumonia and emphysema.
- Pain management combines medication and other approaches to help residents participate in therapy. Home pain-management education is also available.
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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Near San Francisco, CA
What license do I need for travel PTA jobs?
Nearly every state licenses or certifies PTAs, so you'll need that credential for the assignment state or a PT Compact privilege. The compact includes PTAs: your home state must be an active member, you must be licensed there (typically as your state of residence), have no discipline in the past two years, and the assignment state must be actively issuing. Our PT Compact guide walks through it.
What supervision do travel PTAs work under?
Supervision requirements depend on the state and setting. Some roles require the PT to be on site, while others allow general supervision with regular availability and check-ins. Ask how supervision is structured, how reassessments are handled, and how quickly you can reach the supervising PT when a patient's status changes.
What productivity and caseload should I expect on a travel PTA assignment?
It depends on the setting. SNF and outpatient jobs may use productivity or patients-per-day targets, inpatient rehab may involve a full daily treatment schedule across a wider acuity range, and home health is often organized around visits and travel time. Ask for the expected daily volume, documentation time, and ramp-up period before accepting.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA, has a waterfront that can become part of daily life, from groceries at the Ferry Building to walks along the Embarcadero. Outpatient rehabilitation is available in Mission Bay. The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market brings California growers to the waterfront, with smaller weekday markets alongside the larger Saturday gathering. Prepared food stalls offer lunch, while seasonal fruit and vegetables can stock a temporary kitchen. The indoor marketplace also has food shops, cafes and restaurants. A wide promenade leaves room for a walk before heading home. Ferries depart for the North and East Bay, making the building a starting point for exploring beyond San Francisco when a full day off allows more than a neighborhood outing.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant · San Francisco, CA · $1,851 /wk