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Calhoun, Georgia

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40/hr

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Job Description

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring Physical Therapy Assistants in Calhoun, GA who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with AdventHealth Gordon to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

Hospital/Clinic Address: 1035 Red Bud Rd NE Calhoun, GA 30701

  • PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy program
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

Pay Rate: $40.00/hour

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based, quality physical therapy care to patients to help them achieve functional outcomes. Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and the broader hospital clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (487 salary observations; 2,242 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)487 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia884 active21,759 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Physical Therapist listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 30% offer loan repayment919 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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.

  • Includes weekends
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About PT Solutions

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

Benefits & Perks

PRN Shift Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
Industry-leading professional development
Ongoing evidence-based clinical education
Dedicated mentorship opportunities
APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program

Living in Calhoun

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.