Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,590 to $1,639 per week in Cumming, GA

A typical day includes assisting with patient evaluations by gathering objective data as directed by the PT, progressing therapeutic exercise programs, providing appropriate modalities, and reinforcing patient education on home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a modern, well-equipped outpatient setting, gain broad exposure to orthopedic and sports caseloads, and build skills that strengthen a PTA’s clinical profile in a highly regarded metro-Atlanta community.

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - (PTA)
StartDate: 9/14/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1590.00 - $1639.00

This Physical Therapist Assistant role is based in Cumming, Georgia, a vibrant and rapidly growing community in the northern Atlanta metropolitan area. Cumming offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent schools, well-kept neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. The city is known for its proximity to Lake Lanier, providing abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, paddle sports, and lakeside relaxation. Residents enjoy numerous parks, greenways, and recreation centers, as well as easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Cumming’s location offers a balance of small-city comfort and quick access to Atlanta’s cultural, sporting, and travel amenities, along with convenient routes to the North Georgia mountains for hiking and outdoor adventures. The outpatient clinic environment is focused on musculoskeletal and orthopedic care, serving a mix of active adults, weekend athletes, post-operative patients, and individuals with chronic or degenerative conditions. You will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a structured, team-oriented setting. A typical day includes assisting with patient evaluations by gathering objective data as directed by the PT, progressing therapeutic exercise programs, providing appropriate modalities, and reinforcing patient education on home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention. You will document visits in an EMR, help manage patient flow to maintain on-time schedules, and collaborate with the care team to track functional progress and outcomes. Patient schedules are designed to support consistent, efficient care. The PTA will typically manage a steady outpatient caseload throughout the day, with scheduling patterns that may include both one-on-one and shared visit structures, depending on clinic volume and patient needs. The environment emphasizes clear clinical pathways and standardized protocols, while still allowing individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s goals. Clinic hours generally follow a traditional outpatient schedule with daytime and some early evening coverage, supporting patient access before and after typical work hours. Weekday shifts are standard, and occasional schedule flexibility may be needed based on patient demand and clinic operations. The team culture focuses on collaboration, ongoing education, and supporting one another to provide excellent patient experiences. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a modern, well-equipped outpatient setting, gain broad exposure to orthopedic and sports caseloads, and build skills that strengthen a PTA’s clinical profile in a highly regarded metro-Atlanta community.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

License and OP experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Travel experience is preferred

Facility Location
Located in Forsyth County, Cumming offers residents small-town southern living at its finest, boasting quaint, community-centered living. Cumming is close enough to Atlanta for residents to easily enjoy the considerably larger city's many attractions and amenities, should they so desire. Forsyth County has been one of the fastest growing areas in the US since the early 2000's, largely due to its proximity to Atlanta. Fans of the outdoors will want to check out Lake Lanier, a huge, 37,000 acre lake that offers fishing, boating, tubing, wake boarding and water skiing options. Forsyth's many parks offer scenic reprieves from urban living. Foodies flock to the Cumming Farmers Market, which is revered for its artisanal produce and crafts.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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