Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta·Atlanta, Georgia

$30 - $44/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time · $30 - $44/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-25% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Atlanta, Georgia ($39.93/hr, n=228)

479 similar openings in the Atlanta area · median $39.86/hr

$13.00/hr · lowesthighest · $213/hr

this role: $30.00/hrmedian $39.93/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 228 posted allied health roles in Atlanta, Georgia rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% below the Atlanta, Georgia median for allied health roles.

The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement treatment goals and programs established by the physical therapist to assist patients with recovery. They will also provide therapeutic interventions, including strengthening, balance exercises, and training patients in the use of assistive devices.

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 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by the start date.

professional certificate
Coordination
Strengthening
Therapeutic exercises
Functional activities
Pain relief
Patient treatment
Physical therapy
Balance exercises
Posture training
Endurance training
Cardiac training
Functional skills training
Community re-entry training
Joint mobility
Muscle lengthening
Locomotion training

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Sign-on bonus
Continuing education opportunities
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: Aug 11, 2026
Closes: Aug 11, 2027
Application: Employer website

Georgia PTA roles stay clinically active

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.