ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lakeland, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
06/08/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, flexible
Employment Type:
Travel
Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Description
The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment goals and programs established by a licensed Physical Therapist while promoting a strong focus on patient and employee safety. The role will require effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to all facility guidelines to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Assist the Physical Therapist in executing therapeutic interventions aimed at achieving patients' long-term goals, including posture training, strengthening exercises, and functional skills training.
Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate proper techniques while ensuring safety.
Utilize various modalities effectively, including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, and ultrasound, while monitoring patients’ responses.
Document patient progress and responses to treatment, including patient and family education.
Maintain a clean treatment area and ensure all equipment is safe and functioning properly.
Promote safety in the workplace by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment handling guidelines.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
CAPTE Certified.
1+ Year of Outpatient Clinical Experience.
Current CPR Certification.
Active and applicable license for the state in which you will be working.
Schedule
This position requires a 5x8.0 schedule.
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
ARMStaffing Job ID #36686087. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA:Physical Therapist Assistant,19:00:00-07:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
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