Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,520 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Sarasota, Florida.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will 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. 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 the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel PTA experience preferred.
• Experience with documentation systems commonly used in post-acute care preferred.

Assignment Details

• The position is located in Sarasota, FL.

Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for traveling clinicians. Benefits information is provided by the recruiter during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team providing rehabilitative care in a skilled nursing facility setting. You will collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary staff to support patient mobility, safety, and discharge goals. Documentation, treatment progression, and communication with the supervising Physical Therapist are required components of the role.

Location Highlights

Experience coastal living near cultural and outdoor attractions in Sarasota, FL. The area is home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, both within a short drive of downtown. Nearby Siesta Key Beach offers waterfront recreation and is approximately 20 minutes from central Sarasota. The region provides access to state parks, boating on Sarasota Bay, and a regional airport for convenient travel connections.

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 employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #448178. 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.