Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $75,000 to $80,000 per year in Stanford, CA

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Stanford, CA
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $75,000 to $80,000 per year
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Join a team that’s making a real difference. We’re hiring a licensed PTA to work with one of our trusted clients where you’ll support patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries—helping them manage pain and regain movement—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with next steps.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California PTA license required to start the position.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.
• Experience or comfort working in a 1:1 patient care model and providing 30- to 60-minute treatment sessions.
• Experience or interest in manual therapy and patient education.
• Willingness to work Monday–Friday; typical schedules are 5x8 or 4x10, no weekends.
• Ability to work collaboratively with therapy aides and a small-site staffing model (typically one PTA per site).

Benefits:

• Sick time for employees working 20+ hours per week.
• Holiday pay (prorated) for employees working 20+ hours per week.
• Medical, dental, vision, pet, and life insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Sign-on bonus and retention bonus after one year.
• Loan repayment assistance available.
• Variable compensation model tied to annual performance reviews.

Location Highlights

Stanford, CA offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy reach. Explore nearby hiking and biking trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Stanford Dish area. Visit campus landmarks, museums, and frequent public lectures and events. Enjoy dining and shopping in downtown Palo Alto and nearby Burlingame. Accessible regional parks, coastal day trips, and a strong regional transit network are available for weekend activities.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for physical therapist assistants including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the perfect job including great pay, awesome benefits, relocation assistance, and even sign-on bonuses - all at no cost to you! Discover your perfect match using ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed just for you.

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.