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Blue Ridge, Georgia

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full-Time | Days

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable healthcare organization in Blue Ridge, GA, to recruit a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its Rehabilitation Department.

In this role, the PTA supports patient recovery by implementing therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, restore function, and prevent disability.

The PTA also contributes to patient education and promotes physical therapy best practices among students, staff, and healthcare professionals.

Schedule: Full-Time | Days

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and implementing patient care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and maintaining accurate treatment records

Communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and families regarding treatment plans and patient progress, and contact referring physicians for updates on care

Participate in educational activities and training for students and staff. Engage in personal and professional development opportunities

Follow safety protocols, report hazards, and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with ethical standards

What We Are Looking For

Position Qualifications

  • Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
  • Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum from a CAPTE-accredited program
  • Relevant field experience preferred

CPR Certification Required

Current Georgia license to practice as a PTA; successful completion of approved PTA education and examination

Additional Skills and Attributes

Strong Communication and Time Management Skills

Ability to manage multiple patients effectively while maintaining positive relationships with healthcare teams

Commitment to professional development and best practices in patient care

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • PTO, Leave of Absence
  • Maternity/Disability Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account

Work Environment

  • Hospital-based work environment
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Support High-quality Rehabilitation Care

If you are passionate about helping patients regain mobility, improve function, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact as part of this dedicated healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate's degree or higher from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess a current Georgia license to practice as a PTA. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Mobility improvementDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (554 salary observations; 2,039 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

4
<$75k
1
$79k
0
$80k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

0
1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Upstream Rehabilitation · Marietta, Georgia

$30-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Blue Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO, Leave of Absence
Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account