Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,280 per week
About the Role
Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Cedartown, Georgia.
Job Details
- 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
- Required skills include transfer training, gait training, home management, discharge planning, thorough documentation, team collaboration, clinical judgment, and therapeutic exercise
- EMR system: EPIC
- Unit-specific equipment includes Hoyer lift, Hoyer Journey, modality tower, Bio Step, Motomed, parallel bars, car simulator, kitchen, practice tub, and washer and dryer
- Required certifications: BLS and State PTA license
- Associates degree or above required
- Scrub color: Light Gray
- Free parking available
- No floating to other units
Facility Information
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.
Location
Cedartown 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.
About Alliance Services
Alliance Services, Inc. is a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency. The company was founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse. Alliance services healthcare systems across the Midwest and nationwide, employing Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, CBRF-certified professionals, and more.
Core values: Accountability, Honesty & Communication, Compassion, and Joy in Service.
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