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Inpatient | Physical Therapist Assistant

GHR HealthcareFort Wayne, INTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 11, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$32.50
Weekly
$1,170
Yearly (full-time)
$60,840
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 28, 2026

This job pays about $32.50/hour — 4% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Indiana ($31.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Indiana right now

  • 4 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Indiana from 4 agencies, 2 of them in Fort Wayne.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $32.50/hour, median $29.97/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Indiana: $31.39/hour ($65,291/year, BLS).

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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.

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