Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Amergis; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and within the physician’s plan of care. This travel assignment involves documenting progress and supporting functional mobility across healthcare facilities.

The role includes administering prescribed therapies, educating patients and families, and ensuring safety and compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• One year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• Complies with professional standards of practice.
• Participation in Amergis Competency program when applicable.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Meets all federal, state and local requirements.
• New hire training as applicable to job site.
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treats individuals to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain mobility.
• Assesss client’s living environment for barriers and safety risks.
• Directs and aids therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training.
• Instructs on use of assistive devices and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Utilizes physical agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage).
• Cleans and maintains equipment and documents progress.
• Educates patient and caregivers on devices and therapy.
• Reports changes to physician/therapist.
• Discharges planning involvement.
• Maintains HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Education

Accredited PTA program

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Job description

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services including treatment, implementation and documentation under the direction of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy according to the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care according to state regulations

• Treats individuals to help relieve pain, develops or restores function, and maintains Amergisum functional mobility and performance

• Continues to assess the client’s living environment for barriers, safety risks and equipment needs

• Directs and aids clients in active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle re- education, functional gait and balance training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training

• Instructs care and use of assistive mobility devices, braces and prosthetic or orthotic devices

• Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

• Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field in accordance with manufactures directions and per policy

• Instructs and educates individual, family, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances

• Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to physician and Physical Therapist

• Identifies individual and family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies Physical Therapist

• Maintains communication with the company and other personnel caring for the client to assure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care

• Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment

• Participates in discharge planning

• Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation that is consistent with the plan of care

• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant

• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category:

Allied

Job Function:

Allied | Physical Therapist Assistant | Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Type:

Travel

Setting:

Healthcare Facilities

Position Type:

Healthcare

Office Number:

0713

Contract Duration:

13

Pay Rate:

$2166 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-08-12T16:08:15