Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Atlanta, GA
Aureus Medical Group - Therapy
5x8 hrs

Estimated payment breakdown
~$1652.00-$1732.00/wk*
~$600.00-$680.00 in weekly taxable income
~$15.00/hr-$17.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1052.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments

Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company:\n• We deliver superior quality in all that we do.\n• We treat others as they would like to be treated.\n• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.\n• We are team players.\n• We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.\nOne of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe:\nSelect Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices using equipment provided identifying work place hazards adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible.\n\nPromotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:\n• Safe Patient Handling\n• Materials Handling\n• Infectious Diseases\n• Slips/Trips and Falls\n• Work Environment\n\nFollows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance attendance and punctuality.\n\nImplements treatment goals plans and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.\n\nAssists the Physical Therapist in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training Strengthening exercise Endurance/cardiac training Balance exercises Coordination exercise Joint mobility and muscle lengthening Pain relief Functional skills training Community re-entry training.\n\nTrains patients in locomotion using orthotics prosthetics or assistive devices such as canes crutches walkers and wheelchairs. Demonstrates use of gait belt and safety awareness. Demonstrates proper guarding techniques. Orders and instructs patients in the use of prescribed equipment.\n\nDemonstrates the use of the following modalities: Whirlpools Hot/cold packs Paraffin bath TNS/respond Wheelchairs/cushions Therapeutic pool Ultrasound Iontophoresis Fluidotherapy Air splints.\n\nMonitors patient’s response and intervenes as necessary.\n\nUses equipment safely and reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate persons. Identifies and recommends new equipment for purchase.\n\nDocuments patient progress and response to treatment weekly.\n\nDocuments patient and family education. Documents family participation weekly. Teaches caregiver to safely assist patient with mobility transfers positioning and exercise. Teaches patient's and family's good body mechanics.\n\nEstablishes and maintains professional and ethical working relationships with patients and staff.\nConsults with and serves as a resource to other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.\n\nParticipates in team conferences.\n\nParticipates as requested in special projects designed to improve quality and efficiency of patient care.\nAttends continuing education in Physical Therapy and related medical fields to maintain current professional standards. Provides “in-service” education for peers following participation in continuing education seminars. Provides “in-services” in the field of Physical Therapy as requested by other health professionals and community groups. Shares information from recent literature and case studies with peers.\n\nComplies with all hospital and departmental policies procedures and regulations.\nAbides by all safety infection control and other guidelines as required. Utilizes hand-washing techniques. Wears gloves goggles and gowns as appropriate. Maintains a clean treatment area. Follows guidelines for treating patients in isolation. Cleans equipment between patient usage as required. Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Employee Health Nurse.\n\nDisplays a “customer service” attitude toward patients visitors and other staff members at all times.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.



Position: PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)


Specialty/Modality: Physical Therapy Assistant


Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapy Assistant-Georgia


Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbs





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