Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,284 to $1,484 per week in Augusta, GA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Augusta, GA working in an outpatient setting. You will treat general orthopedic and gait, core, and orthopedics (GCO) patients referred from orthopedic physicians for post-operative care or conservative management to avoid surgery. Clinicians work under a licensed Physical Therapist and have access to physician notes. Typical productivity expectation is approximately 2 patients per hour (about 13 patients per day). Experience with outpatient clinical workflows and the WebPT electronic medical record is used. Submit your resume to begin the process. A recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Active Georgia PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience or new graduate with recent outpatient clinical experience.
• Proficiency with WebPT EMR preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with post-operative orthopedic patients.
• Experience achieving productivity targets in an outpatient clinic (approximately 2 pts/hr).

Assignment Details

• Clinic uses WebPT electronic medical record.
• Clinician access to orthopedic physicians' notes for referred patients.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available beginning on assignment start.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral incentives and travel-related reimbursements.
• Housing assistance options may be available.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic care to help patients recover function and reduce pain. Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and supervising therapists to follow evidence-based plans of care. Contribute to clinic productivity while maintaining safe, patient-centered treatment.

Location Highlights

Augusta offers a blend of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy reach. The Augusta Riverwalk runs along the Savannah River and provides waterfront trails and parks within the downtown area. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is a short drive and offers boardwalks, birding, and wetland trails. The city hosts the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and provides museums such as the Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art within a compact downtown commute. Outdoor options include nearby state parks and a regional network of greenways for cycling and hiking.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.