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Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedic - $1,425 per week

Cross Country Allied · Stockbridge, GA · 3 mo ago
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Job Summary

Physical Therapist Outpatient position in STOCKBRIDGE, Georgia. This outpatient therapy role involves assisting with implementing treatment plans and patient education to support long-term rehabilitation goals. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and the delivery of high-quality outpatient orthopedic care.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Days, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

  • College degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school;

  • CAPT certification;

  • CPR certification;

  • Active license for the state of Georgia;

  • 1+ years of outpatient clinical experience;

  • Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics;

  • Previous assignment with the organization is highly desired;

  • Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and assistive device training.

Follow Facility Guidelines

  • Maintain personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

  • Avoid contraindications and potential hazards.

  • Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.

  • Utilize equipment safely.

Job Duties

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out therapeutic interventions such as posture training, strengthening exercises, balance exercises, manual therapy, and functional skills training.

  • Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices, demonstrating safe guarding techniques.

  • Demonstrate and instruct on use of modalities including whirlpools, ultrasound, iontophoresis, therapeutic pools, and others.

  • Monitor patient responses and document progress, patient and family education, and participation in care.

  • Maintain clean treatment areas.

  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients and staff, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in quality improvement projects.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure optimal patient care and safety.

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance;

  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage;

  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage;

  • Competitive salaries;

  • Referral bonuses;

  • Travel reimbursement;

  • 401(k) retirement plan;

  • Direct deposit/free checking;

  • Unlimited free CE credits.

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