Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - $1,475 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) specializing in outpatient therapy at a busy clinic in Illinois. This role involves managing a varied caseload of outpatient orthopedic patients, contributing to a collaborative clinical environment, and utilizing advanced AI-supported documentation tools to enhance patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Outpatient clinic in Illinois.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Outpatient case management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a physical therapist (PT) and PTA clinical team. A minimum of 10 years of experience and 0 years of additional experience are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: More than 1 year of clinical experience.
• Patient Caseload: Approximately 1011 patients per day, with evaluation times scheduled in 30-minute blocks and sessions lasting about 1 to 1.25 hours.
• Types of Cases Seen: Achilles Tendonitis, ACL Tear, Back Pain (Post-Operative), Calf Strain, Disc Herniation, Fractures/Stress Fractures, Generalized Low Back Pain, Headache, Meniscus Tear, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Postural Dysfunction, Rotator Cuff Non-Surgical Intervention, Balance, Deconditioning, Neck and Back Pain, Vestibular Therapy, and Manual Therapy.
• Patient Population: Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Documentation System: NextGen.
• Staff Support: Front desk staff, rehab aides, 2 PTs, and 1 PTA.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Dress code is business casual. The candidate will utilize generative AI documentation technology to assist with real-time, compliant clinical documentation.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1322381. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus