Physical Therapist Technician

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$17/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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 therapy assistanceExercise guidancePatient monitoringClinic maintenanceTeamworkDependability

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

17
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Physical Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Below most Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,103/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Erie, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Supportive, positive work environment