Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Select Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Midtown Atlanta, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to critically ill patients. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage, a generous sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth through tuition reimbursement and continuing education. You'll benefit from a comprehensive insurance package and a supportive team environment committed to exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Clinical Ladder Program

Student Debt Benefit Program

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Generous PTO

401(K) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• Must possess BLS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the PT.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercises

Functional Activities

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job ID 326140

Full Time

https://careers.selectmedical.com/jobs/2025/04/17/13/01/326140/

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2025-04-23

Job Description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compensation: $28.00 to $39.00 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.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.