Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapist Outpatient - Herndon, VA
- 8-hour shifts
- Travel
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,605 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 $1,469 to $1,738, across 257 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 Herndon, DC (GSA's District of Columbia area) is $203 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $92 a day for meals and incidentals: $2,065 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 District of Columbia.
Licensed in another state?
Virginia issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Virginia license, $95 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting October 19, 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,605 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $1,004.79 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) - Located in Herndon, VA, this outpatient orthopedic clinic seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join its team. The role involves providing patient-centered care for a variety of orthopedic conditions, supporting a collaborative environment with experienced clinicians and support staff. The position emphasizes quality care delivery and efficient clinical documentation supported by generative artificial intelligence technology.
Job Details
- Position Description: Physical Therapy Assistant at outpatient orthopedic clinics with a supportive team environment and a focus on patient experience.
- Required Qualifications: Not provided.
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; 8-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Appointments scheduled every 30 minutes, with an average treatment time of 60 minutes. Support staff includes two physical therapists, one rehabilitation aide, and one patient experience coordinator. Float rotation may be required at some locations. Dress code is business casual. Experience in managing a caseload involving orthopedic and sports medicine patients, including older adults and post-operative care. Familiarity with NextGen documentation system. Open to new graduates with at least 1 year of experience preferred. Temp-to-permanent opportunities are available and can be discussed.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cross Country Healthcare
National healthcare staffing company in Boca Raton, Florida, placing travel nurses, allied professionals and therapists, with local contract and per diem work too. Source: Cross Country, Travel FAQs
Based in Boca Raton, FLHires in 51 statesPay on its listings: 0.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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