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GHR HealthcareGriffin, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Griffin, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 24, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$39.44
Weekly
$1,420
Yearly (full-time)
$73,840

This job pays about $39.44/hour — 13% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Georgia ($35.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Georgia right now

  • 13 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Georgia from 5 agencies, 2 of them in Griffin.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $65.00/hour, median $35.61/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Georgia: $35.00/hour ($72,800/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($65.00/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health Travel Job – Griffin, GA

Join a patient-focused home health team in Griffin, Georgia, as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Help patients regain independence, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. This South Georgia home health therapy assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community with a supportive care environment.

Job Details

  • Setting: Home Health
  • Assignment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Hours Per Week: 40
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,370 - $1,470
  • Patient Visits: Primarily home visits with periodic office meetings
  • Coverage Area: Patients throughout the surrounding service area, with travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic
  • Productivity Expectations: Performance-based schedule with weekly point targets and an average caseload of approximately 5-6 patients per day
  • Additional Notes: No guaranteed hours; may float to nearby locations if census is low
  • Location Highlight: Griffin, GA offers a friendly small-town atmosphere with easy access to the scenic Georgia countryside and nearby regional conveniences

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of adult home health experience required
  • Experience using HomeCare HomeBase EMR required
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in hand prior to start
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto/liability insurance required
  • Comfortable traveling daily to patient homes within a 50-75 mile service radius
  • Strong time management, documentation, and home health assessment skills
  • Experience with geriatrics, evaluation support, discharge planning, and plan of care support preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide PTA services in the home health setting under appropriate supervision
  • Complete home health visits for follow-ups and ongoing patient care
  • Support mobility, functional improvement, and patient independence goals
  • Document care accurately and within required timeframes
  • Collaborate with the care team to support patient progress and plan of care goals
  • Maintain punctual, professional travel practices across the assigned territory
  • Adapt to a productivity-based workload while delivering high-quality patient care

Why Apply for This Physical Therapist Assistant Travel Job?

  • Rewarding home health therapy opportunity in Griffin, Georgia
  • Consistent weekday schedule with no weekends
  • Competitive weekly pay for a travel PTA assignment
  • Chance to support patients in a meaningful, one-on-one care setting

Apply now to join this Griffin, GA home health PTA travel assignment and help patients achieve better movement, independence, and quality of life.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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