Physical Therapy Tech
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Prior experience in a healthcare or physical therapy setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- The candidate should have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented and have strong time management abilities.
- The candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating with a broader clinical team.
- The candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and protect patient privacy.
- The candidate must be comfortable with physical tasks and being on their feet.
- Help patients move between exercises, set up equipment, and follow therapist directions during sessions.
- Keep treatment areas tidy and stocked with necessary supplies for patient use.
- Answer phone calls, assist with scheduling appointments, check in patients, and complete paperwork as needed.
- Track inventory levels and help order needed equipment or materials for the therapy team.
- Create a friendly, encouraging atmosphere for patients going through recovery and therapy.
- Hands-on exposure to physical therapy may suit candidates considering PT careers.
About the company
OrthoAtlanta treats bone, joint and muscle conditions for children and adults through orthopedic and sports medicine clinics. Its surgeons and rehabilitation specialists manage injuries and long-term problems, from fractures and arthritis to spine pain and joint replacement. Patients access consultations, diagnostic imaging, outpatient surgery and physical therapy through the practice, with treatment plans that include surgical and nonsurgical options. It bills health insurers and patients for medical care and accepts commercial insurance, Medicare and workers' compensation plans. OrthoAtlanta was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Retirement support includes employer money: OrthoAtlanta lists an automatic 3% retirement-plan contribution and profit sharing.
- Further study has financial support: OrthoAtlanta lists tuition reimbursement among employee benefits.
- School sports ties broaden outreach: March 2026 brought an official provider partnership with the Georgia High School Association.
What critics are saying
- Patient access has insurer gatekeepers: OrthoAtlanta requires referral paperwork before initial visits when a patient's plan mandates it.
- Some roles require Piedmont access: current/former Piedmont employees risk withdrawn offers over denied Epic medical-record system reactivation.
- Austell applicants face travel screening: the medical assistant application asks about availability to cover other OrthoAtlanta clinics.
What makes OrthoAtlanta unique
- Physicians retain ownership: OrthoAtlanta describes itself as physician-owned while working under the Piedmont Orthopedics partnership.
- Workplace injuries have dedicated coordination: Healthy Return assigns workers' compensation coordinators to each OrthoAtlanta office.
- Management sits outside the clinical practice: IntraHealth Group supplies OrthoAtlanta's management services under a shared chief executive.
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