Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lakeland, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
08/17/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners! You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
Outpatient experience required.
Experience implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs established by a Physical Therapist.
Experience with assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Experience with modalities including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin bath, therapeutic pool, ultrasound, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and air splints.
Assignment Details
Schedule: 5x8.
Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
Competitive Referral Bonuses
100% Paid Housing Available
Travel & License Reimbursement
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.
Location Highlights
Lakeland offers a central Florida setting with access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The city is home to Lake Mirror and Hollis Garden, and it sits about 35 miles from Tampa and about 55 miles from Orlando for day trips and entertainment. Circle B Bar Reserve provides trails and wildlife viewing along Lake Hancock, and Bonnet Springs Park features green space, walking paths, and community amenities near downtown. Lakeland also includes the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College, and it offers convenient access to Interstate 4 for travel across the region.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
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Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #454172. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.