Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Plano, Texas seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled support in outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will assist with therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and patient education, manage an outpatient caseload, document accurately, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care while upholding safety and patient

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a PTA and outpatient therapy experience required.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Willingness for ongoing professional development and adaptable to clinic needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises and modalities under PT supervision.
• Provide manual therapy and patient education.
• Manage outpatient caseload and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professional development

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job description

Role:

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant providing skilled support in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation under licensed Physical Therapist supervision.

Responsibilities:

Assist with patient care including therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and patient education. Manage a caseload of outpatient sessions, ensure documentation accuracy, and support treatment plans for diverse patient needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining patient satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications & Skills:

Valid license and outpatient therapy experience required; travel experience preferred. Ability to work effectively in a structured, team-oriented environment with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to clinic needs and participate in ongoing professional development.

Key Duties:

Support postoperative, sports injury, spine, and joint pain recovery programs, assist with modalities and manual therapy, educate patients on home exercises, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.