Pays $27-$38/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$71k (25 jobs)

Physical Therapist Assistant $5k Sign On + Student Loan Repayment!

Physical TherapistFull-Time
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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

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient careTreatment planningMobility trainingClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceRehabilitation

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

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About Benchmark Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $5,000
Student loan repayment
Monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer-paid medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship