PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Location: Atlanta, GA (Coverage includes Atlanta, Decatur, Clarkston, Scottdale, and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (Potential Extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5 × 8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours/Week Guaranteed
Mileage Reimbursement: IRS Mileage Rate ($0.72/mile)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide high-quality home health rehabilitation services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will deliver prescribed treatment plans, document patient progress, and help patients improve mobility, strength, and independence in the home setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy treatments according to the established plan of care.
- Assist patients in improving mobility, balance, strength, and functional independence.
- Document all patient visits accurately using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and home safety.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned coverage area.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Home Health experience is required (no exceptions).
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) documentation experience preferred.
- Candidates without HCHB experience may be considered at a reduced rate during a two-week training period, subject to manager approval.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Additional Information
- Coverage area includes Atlanta, Decatur, Clarkston, Scottdale, and may extend to other territories within a 60-mile radius of the facility as needed.
- Average productivity: 6–7 patient visits per day, depending on visit type.
About PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits