Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$36/hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
  • Location: Burke, VA
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (3 early days 7-3:30, 2 later days 10-7)
  • Compensation: $30.00 - $36.00/hour (pending experience)
  • Incentives: $12,000 bonus and student loan payment program!

Our Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center in Burke is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide top-notch patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTherapeutic exerciseCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
8% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Burke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$583k
Typical market rent
$2,975/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$12,000 Bonus
Student Loan Payment Program
Generous PTO
Comprehensive Medical/RX
Health, Vision, and Dental Plans
Company-Matching 401(k)
Life and Disability Protection
Unmatched CEU Program