Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Cedartown, GA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days
$1,545/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$600/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$945/week
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Physical Therapist Assistant
About Facility
- Cedartown, GA
- Beds: 25
- Level IV Trauma Center
- Chest Pain Center
Unit Information
- Beds
- Census: 25
- Average patients/day: Average per day per therapist is 7-8
- Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years, will accept acute care, SNF, LTC, rehab, etc.
- Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses
- COPD
- CHF
- Hip fracture
- Total joints (hips/knees)
- CABG
- Stroke
- Parkinson's
- Medically Complex
- Debility
- Respiratory failure
- Spinal and abdominal surgeries
- Mostly geriatric
Required License, National Certification, Certs
- BLS
- State PTA license
- Associate's degree or above
Skills required
- Transfer training
- Gait training
- Home management
- Discharge planning
- Thorough documentation
- Team collaboration
- Clinical judgement regarding medical situations
- Therapeutic exercise
Support within the Department
- CNAs on the floor
- HUC
- Charge RN for the floor
- Phlebotomy at the hospital
- RT 24/7
- Hospitalist 24/7, but floor is managed by NP from 1700-0700
- Remote telemetry techs at main Floyd Campus
Technology/Equipment
- EMR: EPIC
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors
- Unit specific equipment:
- Hoyer
- Hoyer Journey
- Modality tower
- Bio Step
- Motomed
- Parallel bars
- Car simulator
- Kitchen
- Practice tub
- Washer and dryer
Floating
- No
Orientation (facility and unit)
- NEO
- 5 shifts of unit orientation
Scheduling
- Weekend rotation: No
- On call: No
- Holiday Expectations: No
- Approval of RTO: To go through manager
- Shift times: Monday – Friday, typically 0800-1700
- Schedule cycle: Monday – Friday
Other notes
- Scrub Color: Light Gray
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Team collaboration with nursing, helpful and willing to jump in where needed
Contact Information
- Leader name:
- Beth Dorsey, Unit Manager
- Erika Ensley, Administrative Assistant (PoC)
Shift
- 8hr Day Shift - 40
Shift Information
- Monday - Friday
Clinical Interviewing
- Yes – Manager to conduct final interview
On Call, Call Back Requirements
- No
Weekend Rotation
- None
Holiday Requirements
- None
Floating Requirements
- No
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JobDiva # 26-20556 (M)
Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
51 nurses recommend working with TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
Cedartown, GA
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