Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Providence of Thomaston is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team! The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in skilled nursing setting, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery. This role involves working closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans, utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and various therapeutic techniques. New-Grad Friendly!

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical abilities and limitations through comprehensive evaluations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals, incorporating evidence-based practices.
  • Implement therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve mobility, strength, and overall function.
  • Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, home exercises, and self-management strategies.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective discharge planning.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.

Stay updated on advancements in physical therapy practices.

Qualifications

  • Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to physical therapy practices.
  • Experience in skilled nursing settings is preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with discharge planning processes to facilitate smooth transitions for patients.
  • Background in treating geriatric populations is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated physical therapy services!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (521 salary observations; 2,621 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)521 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia887 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 31% offer loan repayment921 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist Assistant at Providence Healthcare of Thomaston a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
6
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
1
$83k
2
$85k-90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#4

PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

$52k-$79k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Providence Healthcare of Thomaston

Hospitals and Health Care
Thomaston, Georgia

Benefits & Perks

New-Grad Friendly

Living in Thomaston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Median resident rent
$811/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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