Pays $26-$35/hr — Physical 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)
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
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
Key Skills
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 ANALYSISThis 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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