Travel Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in California
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Openings are distributed across 16 cities in California, with no single market area accounting for more than a third of positions. Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 40 hours per week. The current shift mix is 18 day, 1 night (1 position has shift TBD).
Pay Range
Based on 20 current Physical Therapist Assistant assignments in California.
The $2,790 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying Physical Therapist Assistant assignments in California reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Night-shift assignments pay roughly $2,286 more per week than day shifts, reflecting the standard off-hours differential. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,533 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $32/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant positions require active certification or licensure appropriate to the discipline. BLS certification is universally required. Check with the California licensing board for state-specific requirements and endorsement timelines. Individual facilities will have their own credentialing requirements — confirm with your recruiter before accepting.
All Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in California
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Mammoth Lakes, CA | $4,998/wk | Nights |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Alturas, CA | $3,067/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Ukiah, CA | $3,060/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Ukiah, CA | $2,900/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | King City, CA | $2,877/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Petaluma, CA | $2,856/wk | TBD |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Apple Valley, CA | $2,805/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Redding, CA | $2,763/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Redding, CA | $2,763/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | San Diego, CA | $2,719/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Palmdale, CA | $2,712/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Apple Valley, CA | $2,565/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Napa, CA | $2,504/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Gilroy, CA | $2,486/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Alameda, CA | $2,485/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,464/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Sacramento, CA | $2,411/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Sacramento, CA | $2,411/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Merced, CA | $2,367/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Mission Viejo, CA | $2,208/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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