Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - $1,540 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient, Lehigh Acres. The organization is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join the outpatient therapy team. The role involves assisting in implementing treatment plans, working closely with patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, and promoting patient safety and comfort.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Days
• Shift Hours: 8 hours per day
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Position Description: Implements treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist. Assists in carrying out therapeutic interventions such as posture training, strengthening exercises, endurance training, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training, and community re-entry training. Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Demonstrates use of modalities including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, ultrasound, and others. Monitors patient responses, documents progress, and provides patient and family education. Orders and instructs in the use of prescribed equipment. Demonstrates proper guarding and gait techniques, maintaining safety awareness.
• Required Qualifications: Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an Accredited School, CAPTE Certification, 1+ Year of Outpatient Clinical Experience, CPR Certification, active license for the state where work will be performed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Successful previous employment with your agency or with the organization is highly desired.
• Additional Information: The employee maintains an active license, demonstrates professional and ethical relationships, participates in team conferences and quality improvement projects, adheres to all safety and infection control guidelines, and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1332298. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus