Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job

TLC Healthforce • Marshfield, MO

16d

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri, Marshfield, where your clinical expertise fuels recovery and independence for patients across diverse outpatient settings. In this role, you’ll blend compassionate care with skilled, hands-on techniques to guide individuals through meaningful movement and functional restoration. Your impact will be visible in every session as you help patients reclaim strength, adapt to daily activities, and regain confidence. As you travel, you’ll build connections with communities, clinics, and hospitals that rely on your expertise to deliver high-quality therapy. Beyond the treatment room, this position offers the opportunity to explore a state known for its friendly towns, vibrant culture, and outdoor adventures. Missouri’s landscapes invite weekend exploration—from the serene beauty of the Ozarks to the sparkling lakes and scenic trails—allowing you to recharge and bring renewed energy to your practice. Start date is February 6, 2026, with assignments structured around weeks of service, designed to fit a flexible schedule while delivering consistent impact.

Separately, Missouri’s natural beauty and diverse towns provide endless weekend possibilities. Discover the Ozark foothills, mineral springs, and state parks that showcase changing seasons and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy lake days on Lake of the Ozarks, scenic drives along winding byways, and the charm of historic districts in towns across the state. The region around Marshfield combines a welcoming community feel with an affordable cost of living and straightforward access to larger regional hubs. You’ll experience the warmth of small-town Missouri while benefiting from the professional variety that travel assignments provide. This role also opens doors to opportunities to work in multiple locations across the United States, enhancing your clinical exposure and expanding your professional network. Across assignments, you’ll encounter diverse patient populations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and enjoy the chance to refine your assessment skills, treatment planning, and patient education in a range of outpatient, rehabilitative, and acute care settings. If you value autonomy balanced with robust corporate backing, this path delivers both.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed PT, implement, monitor, and adjust therapeutic plans for orthopedic, neuro, and general rehabilitation cases
• Conduct initial assessments and ongoing progress notes
• Lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, strengthening, ROM, and functional training
• Provide manual therapy where within scope
• Educate patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, and self-management
• Ensure safety, proper documentation, and equipment maintenance
• Collaborate with PTs, occupational therapists, and other care team members to optimize outcomes
• Advocate for patient needs and advocate for evidence-based practice
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and facility standards

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay range of $1,121 to $1,202, with the potential for bonuses based on performance.
• Housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs and extension opportunities that allow longer-term placements if desired.
• 24/7 support from the traveling company team, ensuring seamless logistics, safety, and problem resolution while you’re on assignment.
• Guidance on scheduling, housing logistics, credentialing, and local compliance; benefit from streamlined travel and on-call resources that minimize downtime.
• Expand expertise within the Physical Therapy Assistant specialty, pursue continuing education opportunities, and gain exposure to diverse clinical environments.
• Access mentorship, performance-based opportunities, and potential pathway to extended assignments or expanded responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed