Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$28-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient
- Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. No Weekends!
Compensation: Hourly rate is between $28-$32 based on your experience.
Unique Location/Job Details: Established outpatient PT clinic with 10 Phyiscal Therapists 2 Occupational Therapists, plus front desks staff. Looking to add a PTA. Diverse patient mix with ortho, sports medicine and vestibular/post-concussion. Mentorship provided for new grads.
We are looking for a dynamic physical therapist assistant who would like to perform therapy both in an outpatient clinic with a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Additionally, you will gain experience providing exceptional patient care as part of an industry-leading clinical team.
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a large network of specialists, more than 140 clinicians. Work with our dynamic and patient centered diverse clinical team of 11 Physical Therapists and 2 Occupational Therapists. We are a Sports Center of Excellence which allows for focused treatments of athletes. Apply today and learn more about the benefits of joining our team.
If you're a licensed PTA passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us
- (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
- 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
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,179 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 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 NovaCare Rehabilitation 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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