Physical Therapist Assistant (Float)
Listed compensation
$26-$32.5/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics (Float)
Treat Patients. Grow Your Career. Love What You Do
At Drayer Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you'll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient setting.
We're hiring a full-time Float PTA to split time between our Chambersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro clinics. You'll get a set schedule with flexible hours, exposure to a wide range of patients and specialties, and a competitive float rate. Recent graduates and experienced clinicians are both welcome.
Why Clinicians Choose Drayer Physical Therapy
- Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant compensation: $26.00 - $32.50 per hour
- Set, consistent schedule with flexible hours across three nearby clinics
- Variety of subspecialties to grow your skills: orthopedics, pelvic health, pediatrics, and vestibular
- Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
- 100% employer-paid medical health insurance premium option available
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
- Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream, with an annual allowance
- Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
- Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
- A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
- What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
- Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Pennsylvania PTA license (or eligibility)
- Reliable transportation to travel between clinic locations
- A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career
When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.
Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.
You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.
Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic
Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility and function.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (267 salary observations; 1,981 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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 ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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