Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Mcdonough, GA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient Physical Therapy McDonough. The position provides outpatient rehabilitation support under the direction of a Physical Therapist, helping patients achieve treatment goals through therapeutic exercise, mobility training, functional skills training, and patient education. The assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks with the possibility of extension and welcomes new graduates.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Anticipated start date: 11/30/2026.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from an accredited school
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) certification
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Implements treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Provides therapeutic interventions including posture training, strengthening, endurance training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
  • Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Monitors patient responses to treatment and documents progress, treatment responses, and patient and family education.
  • Maintains patient safety through proper guarding techniques, safe equipment use, infection control practices, and a clean treatment area.
  • Participates in team conferences, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement projects, and continuing education activities.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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