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Dalton, Georgia

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist, utilizes Physical Therapy skills to assist in treatment of all referred patients of all age populations, and is responsible for completion of all necessary documentation.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient’s current status in relation to their age specific needs.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Licensure: Registered PTA, or eligible for license in the State of Georgia.
  • Experience: May be a new graduate.

Skills

BLS CPR. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs/supplies appropriate for age group of patient served. Good communication and time management skills. Needs basic computer skills.

Environmental and Working Conditions

May work in outpatient department, inpatient department, industrial sites, or other community events. May be required to work a flexible schedule. Exposure to hazardous chemicals and equipment found in a typical therapy setting. Rotates weekend/holiday coverage for Department.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist in the treatment of patients across all age populations under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist. They are responsible for completing all necessary documentation and providing care appropriate to the patient's age and developmental needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a license in the State of Georgia. Additionally, they must possess BLS CPR certification and demonstrate strong communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careGrowth and development assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (578 salary observations; 2,114 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)578 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia886 active21,668 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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
1
$32k
2
$45k-60k
4
$60k-75k
2
$75k-90k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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

Upstream Rehabilitation · Marietta, Georgia

$30-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 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.

  • Includes weekends
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About Vitruvian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dalton, Georgia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Matching
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
ICHRA for health insurance
Paid Annual Leave

Living in Dalton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,451/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Dalton, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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