Physical Therapist Technician
Listed compensation
$15-$17/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
TruePT Physical Therapy and Wellness in West Erie is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Technician/Aide to join our energetic and growing team! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping others, has an interest in health and fitness, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our physical therapists and ensuring every patient receives the highest level of care and attention.
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists in delivering high-quality patient care
- Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment
- Guide and assist patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision
- Monitor and report patient responses to treatment
- Support patient flow by escorting patients to and from treatment areas
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, filing, and maintaining supplies
- Help ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinic environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Prior experience in a healthcare, rehabilitation, or fitness setting (preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
- Passion for helping others improve mobility, strength, and quality of life
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Supportive, positive work environment
Why Join TruePT
At TruePT, we’re more than just a physical therapy clinic — we’re a team of movement experts dedicated to helping our patients love their lives again. If you’re passionate about health, helping others, and working with a motivated, fun, and caring group of professionals, we’d love to meet you.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k 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 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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