Travel PTA Physical Therapist Assistant — Sarasota, FL — $1649 Est. Wkly - Sarasota, FL
- 8-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,649 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel physical therapist assistant assignments post a median of $1,602 a week, the middle half $1,474 to $1,725, across 314 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Sarasota, FL (GSA's Sarasota area) is $146 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $86 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,624 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Florida.
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health in Sarasota, Florida.
Location
Sarasota, FL
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Day Shift, 5x8 hours, from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Job Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant will focus on skilled home care, providing essential therapy services to patients in their homes. Candidates will have experience in assessing and treating various conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary issues. The role involves utilizing multiple equipment and devices to assist with patient care and mobility. Effective documentation and communication with patients and families are critical parts of this position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and develop home exercise programs.
- Administer therapy sessions utilizing appropriate equipment and devices.
- Document patient progress and interventions in the Ace Timesheet documentation system.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans and safety measures.
- Identify signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
- Manage medications and ensure patient safety during home visits.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of home health experience.
- OASIS training required.
- Experience in dealing with patients with diverse diagnoses, including COPD, CHF, and post-surgical conditions.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current BLS certification.
- State license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption form required.
- Flu vaccination or declination with mandatory mask wearing.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked 15 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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