Physical Therapist Assistant
- No experience required
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Georgia post a median of $34 an hour, the middle half $31–$39.50, across 25 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Georgia earn a median of $35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in Georgia: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta reported 74 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,371,031 hours worked: 4.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Medicare gives Piedmont Augusta Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Georgia's hospitals average 2.9). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Georgia hospitals by rating.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
Overview
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy for all age groups, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required
Work Experience
- No experience required Required
Licenses and Certifications
- PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Business Unit : Company Name
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
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About Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Healthcare is a nonprofit health system based in Atlanta, with 28 (source: Piedmont Healthcare, About Piedmont) hospitals and nearly 2,000 (source: Piedmont Healthcare, About Piedmont) care locations serving about 85% (source: Piedmont Healthcare, About Piedmont) of Georgia's population, plus home health, hospice and physician practices in neighboring parts of South Carolina and Alabama. Source: Piedmont Healthcare, About Piedmont
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