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PTA Positions

What Physical Therapist Assistant Positions Are Available?

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing places physical therapist assistants in travel, permanent, and per diem positions across all 50 states. Physical therapist assistants work under the direction of licensed physical therapists to deliver treatment plans, progress patients toward functional goals, and document clinical outcomes across every major practice setting.

Available settings for physical therapist assistant positions include:

• Skilled nursing facilities
• Outpatient clinics
• Home health agencies
• Inpatient rehabilitation centers
• Acute care hospitals
• Pediatric programs

Gold Coast staffs physical therapist assistants in both urban medical centers and rural facilities where staffing shortages create urgent demand.

As a therapist-owned and operated agency, Gold Coast understands the clinical scope and value of physical therapist assistants. Our founders are licensed physical therapists who work alongside physical therapist assistants daily and advocate for competitive compensation that reflects the essential role you play in patient care.

Every physical therapist assistant placement includes free one-on-one mentorship from an experienced clinician, access to setting-specific preparation before your first day, and the support of a team that has traveled themselves.

Travel PTA Guide

Can Physical Therapist Assistants Do Travel Therapy?

Yes. Travel therapy for physical therapist assistants is a growing segment of the healthcare staffing industry, with consistent demand across skilled nursing, outpatient, and home health settings. Physical therapist assistants who travel enjoy the same benefits as other travel clinicians: competitive weekly pay, tax-free housing and meal stipends, and the opportunity to gain clinical experience in diverse practice environments across the country.

Skilled nursing facilities represent the highest volume of travel physical therapist assistant assignments nationwide. These roles involve managing rehabilitation caseloads for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, and other medical events. Outpatient travel positions are growing in availability as clinic networks expand into underserved areas.

Home health physical therapist assistant travel assignments offer autonomy and flexibility, with clinicians delivering care in patient residences under the plan of care established by a supervising physical therapist. These roles require strong independent clinical judgment and documentation skills.

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing has placed physical therapist assistants in travel assignments across the country since our founding. Our 98% on-time start rate means your assignment begins when your contract says it will, and our mentorship program ensures you arrive prepared for the specific clinical setting you are entering.

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Skilled nursing positions in high-demand regions and rural locations often command higher weekly rates due to urgent staffing needs. Outpatient positions offer predictable schedules and consistent compensation. Home health assignments may include additional mileage reimbursement.

Gold Coast negotiates directly with facilities to secure the strongest possible compensation for every physical therapist assistant we place. Because our agency was founded by therapists who understand the clinical value of physical therapist assistants, we do not undervalue your role in the rehabilitation team. Your pay reflects the skilled work you deliver every day. For a full breakdown of weekly pay by setting and region, read our travel physical therapist assistant salary guide. Contact us or call (707) 908-9484 for a personalized rate breakdown.

PTA Responsibilities

What Does a Physical Therapist Assistant Do?

Physical therapist assistants are licensed healthcare professionals who implement treatment plans designed by supervising physical therapists. Daily responsibilities include:

• Therapeutic exercise instruction
• Gait training
• Manual therapy techniques
• Modality application
• Patient education
• Detailed clinical documentation

In skilled nursing facilities, physical therapist assistants manage rehabilitation sessions for patients recovering from joint replacements, fractures, neurological events, and deconditioning. In outpatient settings, physical therapist assistants treat orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, and chronic pain under direct or general supervision. In home health, physical therapist assistants deliver care independently in patient homes, following the treatment plan and communicating progress to the supervising physical therapist.

Physical therapist assistants must hold an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program and maintain active state licensure in their practice state. Travel physical therapist assistants may need to obtain compact or multi-state licensure depending on assignment locations. Gold Coast assists with licensure guidance and credentialing support for every placement.

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Browse Open Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing has physical therapist assistant positions available nationwide in skilled nursing, outpatient, home health, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care settings. Travel contracts are typically 13 weeks with extension opportunities, and permanent positions are available for clinicians seeking long-term roles.

View all open physical therapist assistant positions or contact our team to discuss available assignments in your preferred setting and location. Every placement includes free mentorship, competitive above-market weekly pay, and the full support of a therapist-owned agency that puts clinicians first.

Interested in a permanent role instead? Explore permanent placement, learn how our mentorship program works, or browse travel therapy across all disciplines.