Physical Therapist Assistant - Augusta, GA

Athletico Physical Therapy·Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia

$20 - $34/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Augusta, GA · $20 - $34/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-50% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Georgia ($40.00/hr, n=1270)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,270 posted allied health roles in Georgia rates. This role sits in the 17th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 50% below the Georgia median for allied health roles.

The physical therapist assistant will provide life-changing care to patients to enhance their health and quality of life. They will also utilize AI documentation tools to maintain compliant clinical records while remaining present with patients.

Position Overview About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!Position
Summary: Our Physical Therapist Assistant’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist assistant!
Unique and
Competitive
Benefits offered with this full-time position: New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve. Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education Strategic Mentorship programs Leadership programs Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!) Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
Additional
Benefits offered with this full-time position: Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment) HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA Progyny Fertility Benefit Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child) Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement KinderCare Discount Legal & Credit Monitoring Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only) 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire) 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly 5 CEU PTO Days Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
Bereavement
Time
Off &
Resources
Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess a current professional license or be license-eligible. A current CPR certification is also required for this role.

associate degree
Teamwork
Communication
Compliance
Generative AI
Rehabilitation
Patient care
Service-minded
Clinical documentation
Physical therapy

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
HSA
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Commuter benefits
Parental leave
Continuing education allowance
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Dependent care FSA
Pet insurance
401(k) match
Maternity leave
Supplemental life insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
AD&D insurance
Student loan repayment program
Adoption reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
Rx insurance
Healthcare FSA
Gym discounts
Financial wellness tools
Credit monitoring
Fitness resources
KinderCare discount
Bereavement time off
Progyny fertility benefit
Legal monitoring

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $34/hr
Location: Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Closes: Aug 14, 2027
Application: Employer website

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