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Ortho Atlanta
Austell, Georgia

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Austell | Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

Ready for a PT opportunity that gives you the support to grow your career and time to enjoy life outside of work?

Join OrthoAtlanta, one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practice.

Why PTs Choose OrthoAtlanta

For Full-Time PTs

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus opportunities + full benefits
  • $2,000 annual CEU support
  • Additional PTO for continuing education
  • Flexible scheduling
  • No nights, weekends or holidays
  • Collaborative orthopedic environment
  • Career growth and leadership opportunities
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

You'll work directly with orthopedic patients to help them reduce pain, regain mobility and get back to the activities they love.

You'll

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide hands-on treatment and guide patients through recovery
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate with physicians and other members of the clinical team
  • Educate and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey

What You'll Need

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current Georgia PT license or eligibility for Georgia licensure
  • CPR certification

Strong Patient Care and Communication Skills

That's it. We're looking for great clinicians who care about their patients and want to be part of a collaborative orthopedic team.

  • Interested, But Not Ready to Apply?
  • You don't have to complete an application to learn more.
  • Connect with a Team Member for a quick, confidential conversation about locations, schedules, compensation and opportunities that may be a fit for you.
  • Chris Mallare, Director of Rehabilitation Services - cmallare@orthoatlanta.com
  • Or, if you're ready to take the next step:
  • Click the button below and build your career with OrthoAtlanta.

Whether you're a new graduate, an experienced Physical Therapist or looking for your next step in your PT career, we'd love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

You will evaluate patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to reduce pain and improve mobility. Additionally, you will collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold or be eligible for a Georgia PT license. CPR certification and strong communication skills are also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthopedicsClinical collaborationMobility trainingPain management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (589 salary observations; 2,141 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,956 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,818 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $96k (middle half $90k–$106k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)589 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia898 active21,886 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,818 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho Atlanta a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,818 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 31 employers
22
<$105k
10
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Greeley, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist In Home Healthcare

$68-$76/hr
#4

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$70-$75/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Ortho Atlanta

Medical Practices
Atlanta, Georgia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Competitive compensation
Quarterly bonus opportunities
Full benefits
$2,000 annual CEU support
Additional PTO for continuing education
Flexible scheduling
No nights, weekends or holidays

Living in Austell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.