Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,152 Per Week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Schererville, Indiana.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Indiana PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience within the last 2 years required.
• Proficiency with common outpatient modalities and equipment, including therapeutic exercise, gait training with assistive devices, ultrasound, TENS, hot/cold modalities, and whirlpool.
• Ability to implement treatment plans established by a Physical Therapist and document patient progress according to clinic policies.
• No new graduates. Minimum recent clinical experience required.
• Preferred: experience with therapeutic pool, paraffin, fluidotherapy, and orthotics/prosthetic training.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Assignment requires adherence to facility safety practices, safe patient handling, infection control, and documentation standards.
• May be required to float to other clinic locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Located in Schererville, IN, travelers can access both regional recreation and urban amenities. Schererville is within a 35-minute drive to downtown Chicago and about 20 minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park shoreline on Lake Michigan. The area offers suburban living with nearby shopping in the Crossroads of America retail district and easy access to I-80/I-94 for regional commutes. Outdoor options include the Lake County Parks system and Plum Creek Golf Course within a 10–15 minute drive, supporting an active lifestyle. Transit options include regional bus service and convenient highway access to Midwestern cultural attractions, museums, and sports venues in Chicago.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #443752. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.