Physical Therapy Assistant - Hands-On Rehab & Career Growth

Rippling, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Hands-on patient care

Professional growth

Job summary

OrthoAtlanta in Austell, GA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT services on-site, monitor progress, and guide home exercises within a fast-paced team. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with supervising clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate degree, PTA program completion, GA PTA license (or eligibility), CPR for Healthcare Providers, and CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare or related field required.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program required.
• Current Georgia PTA license (or eligibility to obtain) required.
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Strong understanding of physical therapy principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments per physician orders and plans of care.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising PT.
• Instruct patients on home exercise programs and post-discharge care.
• Document treatments, progress, and discharge planning accurately.
• Maintain confidential and compliant patient records.
• Record treatment charges and complete daily documentation.
• Assist in maintaining clean, organized treatment areas and equipment.
• Provide support to Physical Therapy Aides as needed.
• Respond to urgent or emergent situations per protocol.
• Occasional administrative support including answering phones and scheduling patients.
• Engage with patients to restore mobility and reduce pain in a team-based setting.

Skills

CPR certification

Home exercise instruction

Documentation accuracy

Communication with patients

Education

Associate degree in healthcare or related field

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Current Georgia PTA license (or eligibility to obtain)

Knowledge of CPT coding procedures

Knowledge of ICD-10 coding procedures

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

OrthoAtlanta in Austell, GA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT services on-site, monitor progress, and guide home exercises within a fast-paced team. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with supervising clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate degree, PTA program completion, GA PTA license (or eligibility), CPR for Healthcare Providers, and CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge.