Travel Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA; in Durham, NC

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Durham, NC
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $1,300 to $1,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Tribal Health to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Durham, North Carolina, 27701!

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who values culturally responsive care and is committed to serving diverse communities. In this role, you’ll work alongside Physical Therapists to help patients restore mobility, improve strength, and regain independence—delivering care that respects each patient’s unique background and needs.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Setting: Retirement Community
• Schedule: 32 hours per week
• Facility Type: Senior living community with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
• Patient Population: Geriatric residents (short-term rehab and long-term care)
• Clinical Environment: Blend of therapy-driven rehab and long-term care support

About Tribal Health

The leader in rural and Indigenous healthcare solutions, Tribal Health connects underserved communities with high-quality, culturally integrated medical expertise. We partner with rural hospitals, 638 facilities, and Indian Health Service (IHS) sites to deliver staffing, consulting, training, and clinical services that address real gaps in care.

Our work is grounded in improving access, strengthening clinical operations, and supporting long-term, sustainable healthcare delivery in communities that are often overlooked. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Each engagement is tailored to the needs of the facility, the community, and the patients being served.

For clinicians, this is more than an assignment. It is an opportunity to step into a setting where your work has immediate impact. You are not just filling a role. You are helping stabilize teams, expand access to care, and contribute to better patient outcomes.

We are equally focused on the clinician experience. From onboarding through assignment completion, we provide clear communication, operational support, and an environment where providers can focus on delivering care without unnecessary friction.

Many of our providers describe their time working on Indigenous lands as one of the most meaningful and professionally rewarding experiences of their careers. It is a chance to practice with purpose, build lasting relationships, and be part of something that extends beyond a single assignment.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Education: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Why Tribal Health?

• Competitive pay
• Per diems for travel and lodging (when applicable)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off + 11 Federal Holidays
• Student loan repayment assistance
• 100% company-paid tuition advancement opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits (disability, critical illness, and more)

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please .

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

 Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

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