Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Weekly Pay

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient settings. You will assist in implementing treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional skills, while supporting therapists with interventions and patient education.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient responses, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and adherence to clinical guidelines. Travel benefits accompany a competitive salary and housing allowance.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and CAPTE certification.
• Outpatient experience is preferred but not required.
• Must follow facility policies, collaborate with team, and participate in quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans and support therapists with interventions.
• Monitor patient responses and document progress.
• Educate patients and families on proper body mechanics and safety.
• Ensure safety and adherence to clinical guidelines during sessions.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Flexibility

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

CAPTE certification

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient setting, assisting in implementing treatment plans to improve patients' mobility, strength, and functional skills.

Responsibilities:

Support physical therapists with therapeutic interventions such as posture training, strengthening, balance, gait training, and use of modalities like ultrasound and therapeutic pools. Monitor patient responses, document progress, educate patients and families on proper body mechanics, and ensure safety and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Qualifications:

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, CAPTE certification, and preferred outpatient experience. Must follow facility policies, collaborate with team, and participate in quality improvement.

Skills:

Strong patient care, teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility for float rotations.

Additional Info:

Travel assignment includes benefits like housing allowance, health insurance, competitive salary, travel reimbursement, 401(k), and unlimited CE credits.