Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant
Dunwoody, GA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Dunwoody, GA. You will work with outpatients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and remain active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Georgia PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred. (May be required by client.)
• Orthopedics experience required. New graduates are considered.
• Experience in outpatient clinic settings preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with common outpatient modalities and interventions including gait training with assistive devices, therapeutic exercises, balance and coordination training, joint mobility techniques, hot/cold modalities, and therapeutic ultrasound preferred.
• Ability to document patient progress and provide patient and family education according to clinic standards.
• Ability to follow facility safety and infection control procedures and participate in safe patient handling practices.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Schedule: Monday/Wednesday 10:00–19:00 with an hour lunch; Tuesday/Thursday 07:00–15:30 with a 30-minute lunch.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Positions Available: 1.

Location Highlights.

Explore Dunwoody and the greater Atlanta area with convenient access to parks and urban amenities. Dunwoody is adjacent to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and is approximately a 20–30 minute drive to downtown Atlanta, offering urban entertainment and cultural attractions such as the High Museum of Art and the Georgia Aquarium. The area provides quick access to outdoor options like trails at Brook Run Park and cross-country routes in nearby state parks, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reachable within a 25–35 minute drive for easy travel. The community offers suburban lifestyle amenities including shopping at Perimeter Mall, numerous dining options, and MARTA transit access within a short drive for commuting to Atlanta and surrounding neighborhoods.

Standard Job Description

Embrace clinic standards and core values focused on patient and employee safety. Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist. Assist in therapeutic interventions designed to meet patient long-term goals including posture training, strengthening, endurance/cardiac training, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, functional skills training, and community re-entry training.

Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Demonstrate safe guarding and gait belt techniques. Order and instruct patients in the use of prescribed equipment. Demonstrate and assist with modalities including hot/cold packs, paraffin, TENS, whirlpool, ultrasound, iontophoresis, and other clinic-specific modalities as appropriate.

Monitor patient response and intervene as necessary. Use equipment safely and report malfunctioning items. Document patient progress, education, and family participation. Establish and maintain professional and ethical working relationships with patients and staff. Consult with other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy and projected goals. Participate in team conferences and quality improvement projects. Comply with clinic policies, safety, infection control practices, and documentation standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.