Pays $27-$38/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$73k (24 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant $5k Sign On + Student Loan Repayment!
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PTA role in Atlanta, GA. $27-$38/hr, sign-on bonus, loan repayment, and comprehensive benefits.
Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27 - $38/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Monthly clinical bonus program
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Atlanta, Georgia.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and function. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and foster positive relationships within the community.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. An active Georgia PTA license or eligibility for licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Georgia, Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$72k across 23 listings, vs ~$90k nationally (294 listings).
Georgia's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state — Georgia ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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