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Physical Therapy Assistant

American Addiction Centers·Cedartown, Georgia

$25 - $38/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

Implement physical therapy programs as directed by a therapist, focusing on patient exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Perform clinical evaluations, collect assessment scores, and assist with research protocols and data quality control.

Department

37501 Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Benefits: Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday, normal business hours, some weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

This position is sign on bonus eligible as well

Education/Experience

  • Successful completion of two year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.
  • Licensure,
  • CERTIFICATION, and/or
  • REGISTRATION: Current license in the State of applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant. CPR certification every two years.
  • Essential
  • FUNCTIONS: 1. Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications. This involves training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living. 2. Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information. 3. Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting. This involves evaluation of developmental levels and functions, gross and fine motor skills, neurological-reflex testing, equilibrium, coordination, protective responses, muscle strength, muscle tone, joint range of motion, daily living skills and activities, and perceptual motor skills and defects. Screens for orthopaedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic. 4. Maintains supplies and equipment. 5. Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials. 6. Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities. 7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  • SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Good physical strength and condition Research experience Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
  • WORK
  • ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, body fluids Subject to many interruptions Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
  • Physical
  • REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity
  • X
  • Talking
  • X
  • Hearing
  • X
  • Seeing
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

  • Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Requires completion of an APTA-approved two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants and a current state license. CPR certification is required, and one year of previous experience is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Physical Therapy
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Patient Training
  • Range Of Motion Testing
  • Neurological Testing
  • Motor Skills Evaluation
  • Research Protocol

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $38/hr
Location
Cedartown, Georgia
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,628 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Georgia PTA roles remain in steady demand

In Georgia, Physical Therapy Assistant roles are commonly driven by outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehab settings that need support for patient mobility and recovery. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an active Georgia license, CAPTE-accredited training or approved equivalent education, and experience working closely with licensed physical therapists. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare licensure, education, and incentives like sign-on bonuses before applying.

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