No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$59k (median of 11 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About the Role
Physical Therapist Assistant providing treatment per PT plan. Sign-on bonus up to $3,500. Mars, PA.
Join UPMC as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Sign-On Bonus in Mars, Pennsylvania. Provides physical therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Recommends changes in treatment plan to the supervising physical therapist based upon the patient's condition and response to treatment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $3,500.
- CPR required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy treatment and implements care plans established by a physical therapist. Supervises clinical support staff and maintains accurate clinical documentation while rotating through various treatment facilities.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and current licensure. Must possess BLS or CPR certification and demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (471 salary observations; 1,777 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,903 salary observations; 45,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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