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

Regency Hospital Company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Macon, GA is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their critical illness recovery team. This role involves assisting with physical therapy services, implementing treatment plans, and training patients in locomotion. A valid state PTA license and a Basic Life Support certification are required. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus, extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care to critically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics and assistive devices.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient care

Communication

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $27.00 to $39.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Regency Hospital - Macon 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.
• 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

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.