Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,569 to $1,769 per week in Tucker, GA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) providing home health services in Tucker, GA. You will carry out treatment, implementation, and documentation of patient status for home health patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to physician orders. Periodic office meetings are required. Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance are required. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Georgia PTA license required to start the assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions, internet, e-mail, navigation of desktop applications, and completion of online HR and training tasks.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance for home visits.
• Experience providing care in home health settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a licensed PTA working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist preferred.
• Experience managing a home health caseload preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Evenings, schedule consists of five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Work setting: Home visits within the local service area; periodic office meetings.
• Must be able to travel within the local region and provide visits in patient homes.

Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available beginning on assignment start date.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Housing assistance options available when applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered care that helps patients recover from injury or illness, improve mobility, and maintain independence in the home. Document progress, communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist, and follow physician orders to ensure safe and effective treatment plans. Your work will support patient safety, functional outcomes, and continuity of care in the home health environment.

Location Highlights

Tucker, GA offers convenient access to both suburban and urban amenities. Downtown Atlanta is approximately 15 miles southwest, providing major cultural attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and the BeltLine within a reasonable commute. The area is within 30–60 minutes of Stone Mountain Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for outdoor recreation. Local shopping and dining are available along Lawrenceville Highway and Lavista Road, offering a suburban lifestyle with regional transit connections to MARTA and I-285.

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.