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Benchmark Physical Therapy
Locust Grove, Georgia

Physical Therapist Assistant - $5k Sign On + Student Loan Repayment!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$35/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics - $5k Sign On + Student Loan Repayment!

Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

At BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose BenchMark

  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • Sign on & SLRP incentives are subject to start availability
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Georgia PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and function while tracking progress.

Key Skills

Patient careMobility assessmentStrength trainingTreatment planningClinical documentationEvidence-based practicePatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (584 salary observations; 2,125 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$58k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $66k–$81k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)584 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia899 active21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$56k
3
$65k-75k
0
$75k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
4
5-6
3
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Select Physical Therapy · Alexandria, Virginia

$30-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

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About Benchmark Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance

Living in Locust Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$2,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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