Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,295 to $1,495 per week in Lehigh Acres, FL

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Florida PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in an acute care hospital or similar inpatient setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with mobility, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and use of common adaptive equipment preferred.
• Valid, verifiable clinical experience as a PTA. Years of experience preferred: 1+ year in hospital or acute care setting.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1630
• Float Requirement: Candidate may be required to float to other units within the hospital.

Location Highlights

Lehigh Acres, FL offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and urban amenities. It is approximately 30 miles from downtown Fort Myers and about a 30–40 minute drive to Sanibel Island beaches and the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, offering coastal recreation and birdwatching. The area is within a one-hour drive to the Everglades National Park boundary and provides access to Gulf Coast boating, fishing charters, and waterfront dining in nearby Fort Myers. Lehigh Acres supports a suburban lifestyle with regional shopping centers, community parks, and local golf courses, and it is a practical base for clinicians who prefer a quieter residential setting while maintaining commutes under an hour to larger urban and coastal attractions.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide full benefits details during the application process.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and a 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler to gain flexibility and career growth. Choose from travel, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire opportunities. ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app, can assist with matching assignments to your goals.

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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