Travel PTA - Outpatient Therapy in GA (Housing Included)

Cross Country Allied; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in McDonough, Georgia. The position focuses on outpatient rehabilitation, with therapy delivered under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients reach treatment goals.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks with a possibility of extension and welcomes new graduates. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from an accredited school.
• CAPTE certification required.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment goals and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides therapeutic interventions including posture training, strengthening, endurance training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
• Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Monitors patient responses to treatment and documents progress and education.
• Maintains patient safety and a clean treatment area.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

CAPTE certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in McDonough, Georgia. The position focuses on outpatient rehabilitation, with therapy delivered under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients reach treatment goals.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks with a possibility of extension and welcomes new graduates. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.