Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Internal Traveler
Listed compensation
$32-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who loves to travel and wants to experience new destinations while helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered therapy—this opportunity is for you.
In this role, you'll provide physical therapy services to the adult and geriatric population during a travel assignment, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, integrate with supportive interdisciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional care wherever your assignment takes you.
Here's your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy—while experiencing new locations and making a meaningful difference every day.
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Why This Travel Opportunity Stands Out
- Experience new communities while making a lasting impact on patients' lives
- Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with travel therapy assignments
- Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
- Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume
Join collaborative, therapist-driven teams that support professional growth, mentorship, and clinical autonomy throughout your assignments
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
Provide personalized physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence
Implement patient-centered treatment plans designed to support recovery, safety, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation goals
Deliver hands-on therapy interventions that enhance movement, endurance and overall quality of life for adult and geriatric patients
Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care
Quickly integrate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes throughout your assignment
Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly travel stipend
- Travel pay and mileage reimbursement
- Nationwide opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness support program
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or license eligible in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
- Willingness to travel to multiple TMC locations as needed
About Therapy Management Corporation
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.
Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,540 salary observations; 3,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Internal Traveler at tmc a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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