Pays $27-$38/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$71k (25 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant $5k Sign On + Student Loan Repayment!
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PTA role in Atlanta, GA. $27-$38/hr, sign-on bonus, loan repayment, and comprehensive benefits.
Join Benchmark Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27 - $38/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Monthly clinical bonus program
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Benchmark Physical Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. An active Georgia PTA license or eligibility for licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Benchmark Physical Therapy ranks #9 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Georgia, Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$72k across 23 listings, vs ~$90k nationally (294 listings).
Georgia's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state — Georgia ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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