Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,694 per week
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Orlando, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 05/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Orlando, FL. You will provide skilled home health physical therapy under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.
Minimum Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
- Current, active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Florida.
- CPR certification (BLS – Healthcare Provider).
- Minimum 1 year PTA experience. Home health experience preferred.
- Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR preferred.
- Ability to document timely, using measurable and objective clinical content compliant with Medicare and agency standards.
- Maintain licensure, competencies, and regulatory compliance according to Florida practice acts, agency policy, and payer requirements.
- Preferred: prior home health experience and demonstrated skills in therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
- Facility type: Home Health.
- Shift name: Days.
- Shift details: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (visit schedule may reflect Monday–Friday 08:00–16:30 per client schedule).
- Weekly hours: 36–40 hours per week guarantee.
- On call/weekend requirement: No.
- Coverage area: Orange County, FL. Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
- Primary responsibilities: provide skilled PTA treatments in patients’ homes per Plan of Care; implement therapeutic exercise, gait/balance/transfer training; assess and document patient response and progress; communicate changes to supervising PT; follow infection control and safety precautions; educate patients and caregivers; collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
- Documentation: timely EMR documentation required. HCHB experience preferred.
Location Highlights
Orlando offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation within easy driving distances. The city is home to the Orlando Science Center and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and downtown Orlando is a 10–20 minute commute from many neighborhoods.You can reach the beaches of the Atlantic Coast, such as Cocoa Beach, in about 45–60 minutes’ drive and the Gulf Coast beaches near Clearwater in roughly 1.5 hours. Nearby natural attractions include Wekiwa Springs State Park and the Ocala National Forest, both within a 30–90 minute drive, which support hiking, kayaking, and camping for an active lifestyle.
Orlando also provides extensive transit options including Orlando International Airport for regional and national flights and SunRail commuter service connecting suburban communities to the city center.
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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.
Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #443557. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson Therapy Partners
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.