Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Starke, FL. You will work with patients recovering from orthopedic and other outpatient conditions 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 AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics required. Candidate must be comfortable managing a caseload averaging 10-12 patients per day and performing 1-hour evaluations.
• Experience using Clinicient and WebPT EMR systems preferred.
• Experience working with a therapy team in clinics that include dedicated full-time technicians preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient.
• Shift name: Days.
• Scheduling: Clinic is open to 5x8 or 4x10 schedules.
• Clinic caseload expectations: PT averages 10-12 patients per day; OT averages 8-10 patients per day.
• Pediatrics: Small pediatric population exists; pediatric coverage is provided by another therapist.
• Team structure: Four therapists per clinic and a full-time technician in each clinic, so therapists are not responsible for set up or patient check-in.
• Resume submission required to begin credentialing.

Location Highlights

Starke is a small North Central Florida community with convenient access to regional hubs and outdoor recreation. Starke is approximately 45 minutes southwest of Jacksonville and about 30 minutes north of Gainesville. The area is within driving distance of Ichetucknee Springs State Park and the Suwannee River for kayaking and fishing, and it offers a suburban to small-town lifestyle with nearby access to larger-city amenities in Gainesville and Jacksonville. Local historic sites and community events provide a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with straightforward commutes to nearby urban centers.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide full benefits details during outreach.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide


Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility and stability in travel contracts across diverse settings. A recruiter will follow up with opportunities and next steps.

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.