Physical Therapist Assistant: Evans GA
Listed compensation
$60k-$65k
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Job Description
Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life
Imagine finishing your workday knowing your income actually covers your mortgage, your weekend plans, and your future without the cost-of-living grind wearing you down. The Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) offers something increasingly rare in today’s healthcare market: a thriving regional economy with a fraction of the financial pressure found in larger metros.
Our clinic is in the heart of the Central Savannah River Area, and many therapists choose this region for the lifestyle and stay for the career growth, community, and mentorship opportunities. This is a place where you can practice hands-on PT, take ownership of your patients, and develop into a future clinic leader.
About Quest Physical Therapy
Quest Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-owned outpatient practice. That means clinicians have a real voice in patient care and the clinic culture. We invest in our therapists because confident, supported clinicians produce the best outcomes.
You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our network consistently ranks in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
The Physical Therapy Career You Want
- You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
- Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
- Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
- Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology
Who We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for a PTA who is passionate about helping patients and also growing professionally. Ideal candidates have:
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associates (PTA) from an accredited program
Licensed or Eligible for Licensure in Georgia
- New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities
- Current CPR certification
Compensation Package
- The position starts at $60,000-$65,000 annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career.
- The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus
- Immediate Productivity Bonus
- Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days
- 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure
- $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
- Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions
- 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested
- Dental and vision coverage available
- Short-term disability and life insurance options
- License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Relocation assistance available
- Virtual urgent care available 24/7
Where Great Clinicians Go Further
- At Quest Physical Therapy, you’ll get more than a paycheck—you’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to live and work in one of the Southeast’s most stable and accessible regions. Some highlights:
- Clinical autonomy: Make real decisions about patient care
Mentorship & Professional Growth
Tailored New Grad Mentoring program with strategic case-load buildup
Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications. Design your career, following your passions.
- Leadership opportunities: Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles
- Supportive culture: Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients
- Work-life balance: Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO
- Lifestyle advantage: Live affordably in Augusta—own a quality home with land, enjoy a lower cost of living vs. Atlanta or Savannah, and reach the mountains or the coast in 2.5 hours
- Physical Requirements
You’ll need to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quest Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Key Responsibilities
The PTA will design and deliver hands-on care, including manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, while educating patients on recovery. They are also responsible for tracking patient progress and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation using AI technology.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia. Current CPR certification is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (571 salary observations; 2,096 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Georgia vs national | $89k median in Georgia | $94k nationally (−5%)571 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Georgia | 905 active | 22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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