Travel Physical Therapist Assistant

Traveling as a PTA with LRS Healthcare

The demand for healthcare travelers is on the rise. There’s no doubt that travelers play a key role in helping facilities stay staffed to provide quality patient care. Healthcare travelers gain experience and skills while being paid to explore the nation and expand their network. Adventure and opportunity are knocking, you just need to answer!

When you choose a reputable, trusted staffing agency to work with like, LRS Healthcare, you have a personal team dedicated to encouraging you to achieve your professional goals and navigate the travel logistics along the way.

Browse current travel Physical Therapist Assistant jobs with LRS Healthcare and apply today to find your next big adventure.

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What to expect

Applying for PTA Travel Jobs

Getting started is easy. Simply browse travel PTA assignments with LRS Healthcare and apply! We’ll help you finalize your application, talk specifics, and learn about your preferences (like preferred locations, pay, and potential start dates). Once all clinical reviews, background checks, and paperwork are completed, you’ll be ready to accept competitive job offers from healthcare facilities in the city of your dreams.

Download the Complete Checklist for Every New Healthcare Travel Assignment

What are the requirements to travel as a PTA?

01. Healthcare traveler requirements vary by facility and state. To ensure that you are ready to go when a recruiter contacts you, we recommend that:
• All professional licenses and certifications are updated and ready to go before you apply.
• You have any additional licenses that may be required based on your assignment’s location.
• You are a new graduate or have on-the-job experience as a PTA.

How do I get started as a traveling PTA?

02. When you choose a reputable, trusted staffing agency to work with like, LRS Healthcare, you have a personal team dedicated to encouraging you to achieve your professional goals and navigate the travel logistics along the way. Once all clinical reviews, background checks, and paperwork are completed, you’ll be ready to accept an offer!

How much will I be paid to travel as a PTA?

03. Depends on various factors such as the job, destination, facility, and agency you work with. You will also want to check if sites and job boards that promote weekly pay either display the pay before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. These variables affect what your take-home pay could be and could potentially vary from the number promoted on the job post. For the most accurate compensation information, speak with an LRS Healthcare recruiter so we can review your personalized pay package with full clarity.

How long are PTA Travel Assignments?

04. A standard PT travel assignment is 13 weeks. By the end of your assignment, you’ll be one of the locals and have new connections with healthcare professionals just like you. If you happen to find yourself attached to your assignment, you can always request an extension.

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Why Choose LRS Healthcare?

Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

Responsive:

Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and caregiver engagement teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

Traveler App:

LRS Connect is our job search and employment app designed specifically for healthcare travelers. Start your profile to set up custom job preferences and we’ll notify you (in real time) as soon as your dream job becomes available! When you’re ready, you can apply with ease directly through the app with one simple click!

Travel as a Physical Therapist Assistant