Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$28-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.
Responsibilities
At Synchrony, you'll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long-term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Synchrony offers a work environment where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Synchrony is where you belong and thrive!
Qualifications
Job SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.
Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 0-1 years
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
- Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
- Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- - Other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Get in Touch
Heather (574) 742-4687
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$67k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $62k–$68k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Indiana | 647 active | 22,045 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 26% offer loan repayment660 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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