Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
At the Orthopedic Institute of PA, our mission since 1971 has been to create an amazingly positive, memorable experience for every patient, family, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy and work together to perfect processes to achieve our mission.
You'll join a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on investing in our team and local communities. OIP offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Position Summary
Responsible for developing and administering occupational therapy treatment programs designed to improve function, reduce pain, prevent disabilities, and promote the overall health and well-being of our patients.
Essential Functions
Provides physical therapy treatment according to an established treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Provides effective communication with patients, family members, referring physicians, and the therapy treatment team.
- Maintains patient records confidentially in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information to be reviewed and signed off by supervising therapist.
- Complies with Pennsylvania State Physical Therapy Act, codes, and regulations.
Education/Experience
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license or license eligible.
- Outpatient experience preferred, not required.
- CPR certification is required.
Benefits Include
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan and profit sharing
- Cell-Phone Discounts (AT&T & Verizon)
- Casual Day on Fridays!
- Company events for employees and their families
- Career advancement opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatment programs to improve patient function, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being. Maintain confidential patient records and coordinate communication between patients, families, and referring physicians.
Requirements
Must have completed an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current Pennsylvania license or be license eligible. CPR certification is required, and outpatient experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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