Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,078 to $2,278 per week in Olympia, WA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Olympia, WA. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness in a home health setting, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with additional details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Washington PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing therapy in home health settings preferred.
• Client requires experience with home health documentation systems and electronic medical records. This is a client-specific requirement.
• Ability to perform skilled PTA duties under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and patient education.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within assigned geographic area for home visits.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift name: Other.
• Status: Full Time.
• Travel assignment type.

Location Highlights

Olympia, WA offers a mix of outdoor recreation and state government amenities. The state capitol campus, including the Legislative Building, is in downtown Olympia and is less than 5 minutes from the waterfront on Puget Sound. Squaxin Island State Park and Capitol Lake offer waterfront access and boating within a 10-minute drive, supporting a coastal lifestyle. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is about 20 minutes away and provides birdwatching and marsh trails for an adventurous outdoor routine. The downtown area features Farmers Market seasonal events and is within a short commute to Interstate 5, enabling regional travel to Tacoma (about 30 minutes) and Seattle (about 1 hour). The community fits a suburban-coastal lifestyle with accessible parks, trails, and local cultural venues.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day.

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

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. ProVenture, our career app, supports therapy professionals in managing opportunities and credentials.

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.