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US Physical Therapy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

East Suburban Sports Medicine Center has been operating as a private practice since 1984. Our leadership team continues to treat alongside of our staff physical therapists in the clinic. We believe in high quality compassionate care delivered with a hands-on manual therapy driven approach. Our treatment philosophy has resulted in over 800 five-star reviews and winners of the Best of The Best PT Clinic in Allegheny and Westmoreland County for multiple years.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented Physical Therapist Assistant ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? We're looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our dynamic team in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you'll work collaboratively with experienced Physical Therapists to deliver exceptional patient care in a supportive, goal-oriented environment. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and committed to helping patients achieve their recovery goals, we'd love to hear from you!

Implement individualized treatment plans developed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and patient education

Provide direct patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail

Instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, body mechanics, and home exercise programs to support their recovery and independence

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinic standards

Communicate effectively with patients, Physical Therapists, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care

Monitor patient progress and report observations to supervising Physical Therapists to support treatment plan adjustments

Assist with clinic operations and patient flow management, demonstrating strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient treatment environment
  • Support patients with compassion and encouragement throughout their rehabilitation journey
  • Stay current with best practices in physical therapy and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license or ability to begin the licensing process promptly

AHA or Red Cross BLS CPR Certification

  • Outpatient orthopedic experience, including exercise instruction and manual therapy techniques (preferred)
  • Sports rehabilitation or injury prevention experience (preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse patient populations

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple patients and tasks efficiently

  • Physical stamina and ability to perform hands-on patient care and demonstrate exercises
  • Self-directed work ethic with a proactive approach to problem-solving and clinic efficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to follow treatment protocols and work collaboratively within a team-based environment
  • Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality requirements
  • Compassionate, empathetic approach to patient care with a commitment to supporting patient goals and outcomes
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced clinical setting
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation and patient care delivery

Additional Information

  • Benefits: 401(k), Continuing education credits, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Vision insurance.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, No weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises and manual therapy, while providing direct patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, instructing patients on home exercise programs, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationOrganizational skillsClinical operations

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (302 salary observations; 2,232 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $62k (middle half $60k–$70k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−2%)302 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania930 active21,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment982 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at US Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Joplin, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

$75k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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