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

Select Specialty Hospital

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 60,614

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Extensive orientation program

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Student debt benefit program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support critically ill patients in their recovery journey. This role involves assisting in various therapeutic interventions and implementing treatment plans established by physical therapists. Candidates should hold a valid PTA license and BLS certification by the start date. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and comes with extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a valid state PTA license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

Assist with physical therapy services including transportation and therapeutic exercises.
Implement treatment plans and goals as established by the PT.
Assist in therapeutic interventions to meet long‑term goals.
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics and assistive devices.

Skills

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $30.00 – $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 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.
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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications