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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta·Atlanta, Georgia

$30 - $44/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Assist in delivering physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises and functional activities for critically ill patients. Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist to help patients achieve long-term recovery goals.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • Midtown
  • Atlanta,
  • GA
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Compensation: $30.00 to $44.00 per hour
  • Sign-On
  • Bonus: $5,000 Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
  • Why
  • Join Us:
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Clinical ladder program.
  • Ease the
  • Burden: Student debt benefit program.
  • Your
  • Health
  • Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT) Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Valid state PTA license Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state PTA license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by the start date.

  • professional certificate
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Pain Relief
  • Patient Transportation
  • Functional Activities
  • Posture Training
  • Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Lengthening
  • Physical Therapy Assistance
  • Strengthening Exercises
  • Orthotics Training
  • Prosthetics Training
  • Assistive Devices Training
  • Coordination and Balance Training
  • Endurance and Cardiac Training

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • 401(K) With Company Match
  • Clinical Ladder Program
  • Student Debt Benefit Program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$30 - $44/hr
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Posted
May 28, 2026
Closes
May 28, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta

Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Select Specialty Hospitals treat the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Select Specialty Hospitals offer a variety of programs and services to match the patient's acuity and individual needs. The physicians,...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant roles in Georgia are typically driven by ongoing demand in rehab, outpatient, and post-acute settings, where licensed support staff help keep therapy plans moving. These positions can be competitive because employers often want an active state PTA license, BLS by the start date, and candidates who can work consistently in team-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the sign-on bonus, health coverage, PTO, dental, and life insurance before applying.

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