Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Tyler, TX
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,574/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist Assistant – Tyler, TX 75701
Start Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Tyler, Texas
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), 13-week assignment
Highlights:
- Outpatient rehabilitation setting serving the Henderson community
- First-time travelers welcome with minimum one year of experience
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations including post-operative, neurological, and orthopedic conditions
- 36 hours of comprehensive orientation provided
Requirements:
- Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required at time of submittal
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- BLS certification required
- Experience with electronic charting systems required
- Proficiency with assistive devices including walkers, crutches, gait belts, and prosthetics
- Experience treating conditions such as total joint replacements, spinal surgeries, stroke rehabilitation, and neurological disorders preferred
- Must complete core compliance items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Cannot reside in the following Texas counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris
Why Join Us?
This outpatient rehabilitation opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community setting. You'll gain valuable experience working with a wide range of diagnoses and treatment protocols while receiving competitive travel compensation and comprehensive onboarding support. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming environment.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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