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Indiana, Pennsylvania

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Indian Haven - Indiana, PA, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Indian Haven and Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Indian Haven is a skilled nursing facility located in Indiana, PA, surrounded by beautiful scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. The nearby landmarks and points of interest include the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Jimmy Stewart Museum.

As a member of the therapy team, one can benefit from a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding excellence in the quality of care provided to residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (107 salary observations; 556 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 4 employers

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MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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$30-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Indiana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$973/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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