Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $78K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist
  • Location: Duluth, GA
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Compensation: Starting at $78,000 annually (based on years of experience).
  • Incentives: Up to $20,000 sign on bonus and unlimited student debt benefit!

Our Physiotherapy Associates outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide top-notch patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

  • Why Join Us: (for full-time at 32+ hours)
  • Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.

Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.

Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.

Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.

Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy
  • Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
  • CPR certification required

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic treatmentClinical documentationRegulatory compliancePatient evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (556 salary observations; 2,050 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physiotherapy Associates ranks #12 of 12 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Physiotherapy Associates a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 24 employers

11
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
7
$110k-120k
1
$123k
6
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$90k-$140k
#2

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$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist Director-Outpatient Ortho

$125k-$140k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Physiotherapy Associates

Medical Practices
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Company matching 401(k)
Unlimited CEU courses
National certifications
Indefinite student debt benefit program
Annual performance reviews
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000