Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$73k
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Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
Agency
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Job Requisition ID
JR0000005172
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details
$72,500 ANNUALLY
Job Description
- POSITION: Full Time Program Chair / Physical Therapist Assistant
- PRIMARY LOCATION: Clarkston
Essential Job
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Chair will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, ensuring the program’s success in fulfilling its mission and preparing students for successful careers in physical therapy assisting.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing the program’s mission statement, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes.
The candidate will oversee continuous quality assessment and improvement efforts to maintain program excellence, assist in preparing and managing the department budget, and ensure compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements.
Additionally, the candidate will participate in and document the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PTA education program while providing direction, mentorship, and critique to students in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
- Active Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license in Georgia (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
- At least three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program.
- Experience in curriculum development and writing.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Current CPR certification.
NOTE: All applicants must complete an online application, upload resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Official Transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accreditation processes, such as CAPTE.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, particularly Blackboard.
- Current CPR Instructor certification.
- Diverse clinical work experience in physical therapy.
- Proven success in developing professional partnerships and community engagement.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The salary for this will be$72,500 annually. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Health Flexible Benefits Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in a related field and possess an active Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license in Georgia. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Washington | 491 active | 21,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physical therapist listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 24% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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