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Validation Associates
Columbus, Georgia

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$45/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Training & development

About the Role

Validation Associates LLC is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team in Albuquerque, NM. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and patient care, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

  • Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities
  • Monitor and document patient progress, reporting updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment at all times

Requirements

  • Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current PTA licensure in the state of New Mexico (or eligibility to obtain)
  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Prior clinical experience in a rehabilitation or outpatient setting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, exercise techniques, and patient care protocols
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

About Us

Validation Associates LLC is a trusted healthcare organization based in Albuquerque, NM, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. Our team thrives on a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and genuine dedication to improving patient outcomes. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive workplace where clinicians can do their best work and build rewarding careers.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationCPR certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

1
$45k
4
$60k-75k
0
$75k-90k
2
$90k-105k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 5 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.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Validation Associates

Staffing and Recruiting
Herndon, VA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive Salary
Training & Development