Pays $26-$35/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$59k (17 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.3/10, vs 20,155 in this specialty)

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Select Physical Therapy
Newport, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN outpatient orthopedic PTA. Weekdays only, flexible schedule. $26-$35/hr. Newport, PA.

Join Select Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient PRN, Weekdays Only in Howe Township, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $26 - $35/hr.
  • Free in-person and online CEUs
  • 401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
  • Nationwide professional support network

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Select Physical Therapy in Howe Township, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Maintain positive interactions with patients and staff to enhance client relations.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold a valid state PTA license. Requires passing the national PTA examination and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careOrthopedic physical therapyClinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitationTherapeutic exerciseManual therapyPatient educationCPR

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (239 salary observations; 948 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 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)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at Select Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,155 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 17 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Select Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN schedule