Travel PT, OT and SLP Jobs in Florida
The 13 travel PT contracts open in Florida today pay $2,130 to $2,340 a week gross, and the 5 travel SLP contracts pay $2,130 to $2,280; every listing below shows its city, setting and start date. Florida is not in the PT Compact, so a travel PT needs a full Florida license before the start date.
ProTherapy Staffing has 23 open travel therapy contracts in Florida — including 13 PT, 1 OT, 5 SLP, 4 PTA positions. Every position comes with stipends that are non-taxable when you meet the IRS tax-home rules, an unlimited CEU subscription, and a recruiter you can text.
💬 Text us about these jobs — (828) 415-5285. Starts a conversation with a recruiter, not a subscription. Msg & data rates may apply. SMS Terms.
Travel Therapy in Florida
Florida ranks among the highest-demand travel therapy states in the country, with year-round openings driven by a large retiree population, strong tourism workforce needs, and a hurricane-season healthcare surge pattern. Our active inventory typically runs 30+ Florida assignments, concentrated in skilled nursing and outpatient settings.
Current pay snapshot
Median advertised weekly gross across open Florida contracts, stipends included, pay data as of 2026-10-05: PT $2,175 (10 contracts), SLP $2,130 (5). PTA has fewer than the 5 open contracts a published median needs. Every listing on this page shows its own weekly pay. See travel PT pay in Florida for the full breakdown.
License compact status
Florida is not a PT Compact, OT Compact, or ASLP-IC member. Travelers need a full Florida state license through the appropriate licensing board. Florida license processing typically runs 4–8 weeks once paperwork is complete; we assist with applications as part of placement.
Physical therapists can check which states issue PT Compact privileges, and anyone new to travel therapy can start with the travel therapy guide.
Top markets right now
Active openings cluster in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Miami-Fort Lauderdale, with consistent demand in Naples and Sarasota driven by retiree populations. Setting mix favors skilled nursing and outpatient, with hospital roles concentrated in the major metros.
Tax and stipend considerations
Florida has no state income tax, making it one of the most tax-favorable states for travel therapists. Combined with reasonable regional pay and a desirable climate, Florida often ranks among traveler favorites for take-home value. Stipend strategies in Florida tend to be straightforward — cost of living varies sharply by metro, so housing planning matters.
What makes Florida distinctive
Florida is one of the few states where you can maintain consistent year-round travel therapy work with minimal seasonal variation. The retiree population creates durable SNF and home health demand. The lifestyle factors — climate, beaches, no state tax — make Florida a perennial favorite for travelers who want to combine work with extended time in a desirable setting.
Browse all travel therapy jobs nationwide or learn more about working with ProTherapy.