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Yes! Let's Dive into What Life Looks Like as a Travel PTA 

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, your work is about so much more than guiding exercises or documenting progress—it’s about helping people regain mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. You see firsthand how small improvements can make a huge difference, and you celebrate victories that might go unnoticed by the outside world. But what if that same passion could take you further—beyond the walls of a single clinic, beyond the limits of your hometown? What if your skills as a PTA could open doors to new cities, new patients, and new experiences across the country? That’s the heart of being a travel Physical Therapist Assistant.

Here’s How a Recruiter Can Help You Find the Right Permanent Fit 

We get it—travel therapy is exciting. The flexibility, the new places, the short-term contracts that keep things fresh. But sometimes, you’re ready for something different. Maybe you’re looking to settle down, spend time with family, or take the next big step in your career. That’s where our Permanent Placement team comes in.Finding a long-term therapy job doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right recruiter by your side, it can actually be smooth. Here’s how working with a perm recruiter can make a real difference in your therapy career. 

Turn Every Assignment into an Adventure with this Traveler-Approved Google Map 

One of the best parts about working as a traveling occupational therapist? The freedom to turn any corner of the country into your own backyard. Your life isn’t just about shifts and schedules—it’s about mornings spent watching sunrises over unfamiliar skylines, weekend hikes in hidden parks, and those local diners where they remember your usual by the time you come back. This lifestyle is all about discovery, and no one gets that better than the OT travelers who live it every day. 

So we reached out to our community of travel therapists to share the places that made them pause and breathe. The cozy cafés tucked off the main road, the scenic drives that helped clear their heads, the parks where they found a moment of calm, and the quirky spots that brought a smile after a long day. What came back is a living, breathing Google Map packed with their personal road trip routes, off-the-beaten-path finds, and can’t-miss experiences all across the U.S. Whether you’re gearing up for your next assignment, taking the scenic route there, or carving out joy between shifts, consider this your invite to explore like a local—with guides who’ve already been down the road. 

Save for time off, pay down loans, & make the most of your pay 

Travel therapy comes with a lot of freedom—and that includes financial freedom. With solid pay and stipends (when applicable), you’ve got a great opportunity to get ahead, whether that means saving for time off, paying down student loans, or just having more room to enjoy life. But with all that flexibility, you need to have a plan. Budgeting as a traveler isn’t about cutting back—it’s about making your money work for the kind of lifestyle you want on the road. 

Creating Space for Rest While Living the Travel Life 

One of the biggest perks of working a travel job as a physical, occupational, or speech therapist? The constant opportunity for adventure. New Cities. New People. New hikes, coffee shops, beaches, and hidden gems. It’s a lifestyle made for exploring—but if you’ve been at it for a while, you probably know how easy it is to run yourself ragged trying to make the most of every moment.That’s where balance comes in. As exciting as life on the road can be, it’s still your life—and that means making space for rest, reflection, and the little routines that keep you grounded.Here’s how to embrace the adventure while also taking care of yourself.