Physical Therapy Assistant -StockbridgePruittHealth

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: Stockbridge, GA
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: Up to $100,000 annually
Company: PruittHealth - Laurel Park 

PruittHealth is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy treatments and support patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, and mobility-related conditions. Join one of the Southeast's leading providers of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services and build a rewarding career helping patients improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and achieve greater independence. We offer competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive clinical team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Join PruittHealth?

At PruittHealth, your career matters. We invest in our employee-partners through competitive benefits, mentorship, advancement opportunities, and ongoing educational support.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually

• Advanced Pay Option

• Annual Merit Increases

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

• Paid Orientation, Training & Mentorship Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Career Growth & Relocation Opportunities

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will assist in implementing treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist while providing high-quality, patient-centered care to help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and interventions under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, gait training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation.

• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Document treatments, patient performance, and progress accurately and timely.

• Educate patients and families on exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and professional practice standards.

Education & Licensure

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of practice.
• New graduates welcome to apply where applicable.
• Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, home health, outpatient therapy, or post-acute care settings preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and mobility rehabilitation.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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Apply Today

Ready to advance your career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)? Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and professional growth.

Apply now and start your journey with PruittHealth today.

PruittHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.