Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho and Sport
Listed compensation
$55k-$70k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join Our Team
Physical Therapist Assistant | Cumming, GA | Outpatient | Orthopedics | $55,000 - $70,000 | Full Time | Monday-Friday | Incentive Bonus | $1,000 CEU Allowance
- Company Story
- Delivering Clinical Excellence for Over 25 Years
Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center has been a well-established and growing private practice in the metro Atlanta Area since 2000. With over 20 private practice clinics, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional therapy services.
A Strong, Collaborative Team
Teamwork is our cornerstone. Our cohesive group of therapists is passionate about working together to deliver the highest quality care. We understand the importance of creating an environment where clinicians feel valued, heard, and empowered to advance in their careers.
Patients Are Our Priority
Each patient we treat receives the same level of care and attention we would want for ourselves and our own families. We take pride in providing personalized, expert physical therapy services in a welcoming and caring environment.
Job Overview & Work Site
What We Treat
At our clinic, we primarily focus on musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, catering to a diverse patient population. Our caseload includes both non-surgical and post-operative cases, spanning across sport-specific rehabilitation, joint and spine management.
How We Do It
We believe in maintaining an optimal caseload to ensure we can dedicate valuable time to each patient, delivering the highest standard of care. Our approach is patient-centric, emphasizing individualized treatment and attention to detail. In addition, we actively support our therapists in their professional growth journey by providing opportunities for specialty certifications and tailored professional development.
Where Do You Want to Go
Join a thriving company with advancement opportunities. Whether it's becoming a clinic leader, director, starting a new clinic, or taking on a role as a clinical instructor, we're committed to helping you reach your professional milestones.
Benefits
- Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company-paid employee life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Short and long-term disability options
- Loan Assistance Program
Benefits for Regular Part-Time Employees Include
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
- PRN provided an Hourly Rate.
- Flexible Schedule
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
- Professional Development
Individualized Professional Development Program
Annual continued education allowance
In-house Continued Education Courses and Certifications
- Elevate: Virtual Clinician Development Series – Team-based learning sessions comprised of presentations on relevant topics and skill acquisition
- Paid licensure renewal
Mentorship
Our Clinical Mentorship Program is designed for new clinicians and clinicians joining us from different care settings.
We believe clinicians grow best through collaboration, real‑time coaching, and a culture where questions are welcomed and professional development is prioritized.
- Min
- USD $55,000.00/Yr.
- Max
- USD $70,000.00/Yr.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Up To
Key Responsibilities
Provide personalized, expert physical therapy services to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Collaborate with a team of therapists to deliver high-quality care in an outpatient clinical setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed Physical Therapist Assistants. The role requires a commitment to patient-centric care and a willingness to participate in professional development and mentorship programs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (474 salary observations; 2,235 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$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 | 6.0 / 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%)474 state / 12,948 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 | 879 active | 21,357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Georgia Physical Therapist listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 30% offer loan repayment911 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,764 in the last 30 days | 4,429 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho and Sport at Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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