Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Merritt Island, FL | Days (5x8)
This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Merritt Island, FL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at La Casa Assisted Living Community. This role pays $1,356 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: La Casa Assisted Living Community
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Location: Merritt Island, FL 32953 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Setting: Contact for details
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
- Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
- Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Florida and national regulatory bodies.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Merritt Island, FL
Florida’s everyday character changes markedly by region. Northeast Florida mixes Atlantic beaches with St. Augustine’s historic streets. Jacksonville also has specialized hospital recovery programs and outpatient therapy in surrounding communities. Central Florida brings lakes, freshwater springs, and Orlando’s entertainment, while the Tampa Bay area offers Gulf waterfronts and established arts venues. South Florida adds tropical gardens and food traditions with strong Caribbean and Latin American roots. Beaches are an obvious attraction, but kayaking a spring-fed river or visiting an art museum offers a different kind of day. For therapy travelers, the assignment’s location will shape how much of this long peninsula they can explore during a stay.
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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant · Merritt Island, FL · $1,356 /wk