Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,280 per week
Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 09/28/2026 | Duration: 12 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel
About the role
- Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- No weekend rotation required
- No on-call responsibilities
- No holiday expectations
- Minimum 2 years of experience required; will accept acute care, SNF, LTC, or rehab experience
- First-time travelers accepted
- Average caseload of 7-8 patients per day per therapist
- Treat primarily geriatric patients with diagnoses including COPD, CHF, hip fracture, total joints, CABG, stroke, Parkinson's, medically complex conditions, debility, respiratory failure, and spinal and abdominal surgeries
Responsibilities
- Transfer training
- Gait training
- Home management
- Discharge planning
- Thorough documentation
- Team collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Therapeutic exercise
Requirements
- BLS certification
- State PTA license
- Associates degree or above
- EMR system: EPIC
- Scrub color: Light Gray
Facility Details
This facility is a 25-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Chest Pain Center providing comprehensive inpatient care. The unit is supported by CNAs, a Health Unit Coordinator, charge RN, phlebotomy services, respiratory therapy available 24/7, and hospitalist coverage 24/7. The department fosters a collaborative team culture with nursing staff described as helpful and willing to support one another. Orientation includes a new employee orientation program followed by 5 shifts of unit-specific orientation.
- Unit-specific equipment includes Hoyer lift, Hoyer Journey, modality tower, Bio Step, Motomed, parallel bars, car simulator, kitchen, practice tub, and washer and dryer
- Free parking available
Location
Cedartown, GA is a charming small city nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Georgia, offering a peaceful and welcoming community atmosphere. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes and state parks, as well as convenient proximity to larger cities like Atlanta for additional dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences.
Pay
Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $1,280 plus a $250 contract completion bonus.
Benefits
- Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
- 401k with 100% matching
- Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
- Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals, and incidentals
- 24/7 on-call support
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
About Alliance Services
Alliance Services, Inc. is a woman-owned, minority-owned, nurse-owned, and veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in West Bend. Founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse, Alliance provides cost-effective staffing services to healthcare systems and offers competitive pay, flexibility, and outstanding benefits. The company serves many of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare systems and employs hundreds of highly skilled professionals, including Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and CBRF-certified professionals.
Their mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. Core values include:
- Accountability: Taking ownership of actions, decisions, and commitments to ensure the highest standards in healthcare staffing.
- Honesty & Communication: Prioritizing transparent and open communication to connect professionals with suitable assignments.
- Compassion: Approaching every interaction with kindness and understanding to inspire patient-centered care.
- Joy in Service: Handling administrative aspects so professionals can focus on exceptional patient care and clinical fulfillment.