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Physical Therapist Assistant

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: PA Greensburg - Greensburg, PA, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Associates Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Sign On Bonus Offered The Physical Therapy Institute (PTI) is a leading network of outpatient physical therapy clinics serving communities across Western Pennsylvania.

We specialize in orthopedic, sports, and rehabilitation medicine, offering personalized care through innovative, evidence-based practices. At PTI, we are committed to helping patients achieve long-term health and wellness by fostering lasting relationships built on trust, compassion, and results.

We are growing quickly and actively seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team immediately! We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic professional who is passionate about building a long-term career in an orthopedic private practice.

This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful patient relationships and is committed to helping individuals and their families reach their health and wellness goals through high-quality physical therapy care.

Why Join Us as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Sign-on bonus offered AI-assisted documentation to streamline workflows Full continuing education benefits, including live and web-based opportunities Supportive team environment with direct collaboration alongside Physical Therapists 401(k) with matching Continuing education credits Health, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account (HSA) Life insurance Paid time off Referral bonus program Additional supplemental insurance options Our Culture We are more than just a workplace—we are a team of passionate, collaborative professionals who believe in empowering one another and the patients we serve.

At The Physical Therapy Institute we support continued professional growth, value work-life balance, and create a positive, patient-centered environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Your Responsibilities: Assist with patient care, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy Support daily documentation in a team setting Help patients stretch and exercise targeted muscle groups Read and apply Physical Therapist instructions for personalized care Guide patients through balance training and other therapeutic techniques Complete administrative tasks, including scheduling and paperwork Work closely with supervising Physical Therapists (indirect supervision preferred but not required) Clinical Setting: Outpatient Job Type: Full-Time Hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Other Supplemental insurances Qualifications: What We’re Looking For: Graduate of an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program Licensed as a PTA in the state of Pennsylvania Indirect supervision license preferred, not required Physical and mental capability to meet the job’s physical demands Physical Demand Requirements: Manual dexterity and general physical endurance Regular lifting (5–35 lbs) and carrying (5–10 lbs over 40–50 ft) Routine pushing loads (5–150 lbs) on casters or pulleys Sustained gripping (1–2 minutes of 40–50 lbs) Ability to guard a lift load of 120–140 lbs

Key Responsibilities

Assist with patient care by performing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and balance training. Manage daily documentation and administrative tasks while collaborating with supervising physical therapists.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program. Requires a valid Pennsylvania PTA license and the physical capability to perform manual therapy and patient lifting.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationSports medicinePatient schedulingClinical documentationMuscle stretchingEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 13% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (212 salary observations; 1,144 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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).

Top PTA Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

2
<$60k
4
$60k-75k
0
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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Living in Greensburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,021/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Offered
AI-Assisted Documentation
Full Continuing Education Benefits
401(k) with Matching
Continuing Education Credits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance