Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,459 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Silver Spring, Maryland.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Silver Spring, MD. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness in an outpatient clinic setting, helping them improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain function under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with details upon application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Maryland PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC preferred. State or facility may require BLS at start.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics or outpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and interventions commonly used in outpatient settings, including therapeutic exercise, balance and gait training, and modalities such as ultrasound, hot/cold packs, and TENS preferred.
• Ability to implement treatment plans and document patient progress per clinic standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and equipment use.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Schedule: 5x8 shift pattern.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Number of Openings: 1 position available.

Location Highlights

Silver Spring, MD offers convenient access to urban amenities and nearby natural attractions. Downtown Silver Spring features the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and is approximately 10 miles from downtown Washington, D.C., providing access to museums and federal monuments. The area is within a 30–45 minute drive to Rock Creek Park and about 50 minutes to Great Falls Park, offering hiking and waterfront recreation for an active lifestyle. Public transit options include the Silver Spring Metro station on the Red Line and multiple MARC and commuter bus connections, supporting an urban-to-suburban commute. Local features include a diverse restaurant scene and the Smithsonian-affiliated museums across the Potomac River, suitable for clinicians seeking cultural, outdoor, and urban experiences.

Standard Job Description

Embrace organizational values that prioritize quality, teamwork, and safety. Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist. Assist with therapeutic interventions including posture training, strengthening, endurance/cardiac training, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training. Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices. Demonstrate and instruct in modalities such as whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin, TENS, therapeutic pools, ultrasound, iontophoresis, and others as appropriate to the clinic. Monitor patient response, document progress, and provide patient and family education. Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff, participate in team conferences and quality improvement projects, and comply with clinic policies and infection control procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

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. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #441895. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.