<p>A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is needed for a 13-week travel contract at a hospital-based outpatient or inpatient therapy setting in Junction, TX. This daytime, 8-hour-shift role offers a straightforward schedule with no evening or weekend ambiguity, a competitive blended compensation package, and a supportive clinical team focused on measurable patient outcomes. Junction sits in the Texas Hill Country — an ideal assignment for a travel PTA who wants strong pay alongside an unhurried, scenic environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$28.00 per hour base pay plus a $950 weekly housing/meal stipend</li> <li>13-week travel contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the engagement</li> <li>Consistent recruiter communication and ongoing advocacy throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based setting providing acute or rehabilitation-level physical therapy services</li> <li>Day-shift schedule, 8-hour shifts — no overnight or rotating shift requirements</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical environment with a team committed to quality patient outcomes</li> <li>13-week assignment length with an immediate opening</li> <li>Criminal background check required prior to start, in compliance with Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid, current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license — must be maintained throughout the assignment</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Prior experience in a hospital environment strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting</li> <li>Ability to pass a criminal background check as required by Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Junction is a small, welcoming city nestled at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — a region celebrated for its spring-fed rivers, deer hunting, fishing, and wide-open ranchland scenery. The area offers an exceptionally low cost of living and a quiet, unhurried pace of life that pairs well with a focused travel assignment. San Antonio is approximately two hours to the southeast, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub for weekend travel or airport convenience.</p>