Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Tucker, GA

Key Responsibilities Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training. Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Georgia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 40 Hours per Week | Monday–Wednesday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM | Onsite | Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
• Maintain a safe, clean treatment environment; follow all infection control, safety, and equipment usage guidelines.
• Participate in team conferences and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Ability to implement and carry out treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Proficiency in the safe use of standard physical therapy modalities and assistive devices.
• Strong documentation skills for tracking patient progress and treatment response.
• Commitment to patient and employee safety practices, including safe patient handling and infection control protocols.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to educate patients and families on home exercise programs and proper body mechanics.
• Experience identifying and recommending equipment needs and reporting maintenance issues appropriately.

Why Join Us

• Join a team-oriented outpatient environment that prioritizes superior quality of care and a strong culture of patient and employee safety.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a structured, collaborative clinical setting.