Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical Therapist 8.2 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K - $70K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team

  • Join Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center: Exciting Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity!
  • Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Setting: Outpatient Private Practice
  • Specialty: Orthopedics, Sports
  • Location: Buford, GA
  • Coverage: Full-time and/or part-time options are available

Requirements for this position include the following

  • Graduate (current or pending) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Active or pending state physical therapist assistant license
  • 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 high-quality physical therapy services focusing on musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions in an outpatient setting. Manage a diverse caseload including non-surgical and post-operative patients across sport-specific, joint, and spine rehabilitation.

Requirements

Must be a graduate or pending graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Requires an active or pending state physical therapist assistant license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Sports RehabilitationMusculoskeletal TreatmentPost-operative CareJoint ManagementPatient-centric CareClinical Instruction

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient at Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

8.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Buford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$2,115/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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

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About Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Snellville, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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