Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - $1,462 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive pay package

401(k) plan with matching

Direct deposit and weekly pay

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Housing accommodations or lodging per‑

Travel-friendly benefits

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a licensed or in-process Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a travel assignment in Ridgecrest, California. The position is outpatient-focused, with 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts for 13 weeks.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of PTA experience in outpatient settings and hold or are in the process of obtaining a CA PTA license. The role offers a travel-friendly contract with competitive pay and benefits such as licensure reimbursement and housing

Qualifications

• 1 year of PTA experience in outpatient settings.
• Outpatient experience required.
• Current California PTA license or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services in outpatient setting.
• Assist in implementing therapy plans.
• Participate in patient progress documentation and communication.

Skills

PTA experience

Outpatient experience

Licensed PTA CA in process

Education

CA PTA license

Job description

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Ridgecrest, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) that is licensed or in the immediate process, and qualifies, of obtaining Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in the state of CA to work in the specialty area of Outpatient.

• This is a contract position
• 8 Hrs schedule.
• This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Minimum Requirements include:

• 1 year of recent experience as a(n) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Outpatient experience required.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license within the state of practice.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare's mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
• Highly competitive pay package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Direct deposit and weekly pay
• CEU reimbursement
• Medical credentials reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
• Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
• Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #906995. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient