Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$37/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
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
Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.
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

  • 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical TherapyRehabilitationGeriatric Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Pta Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

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$80k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#2

Therapist Assistant - SNF

Montello Care Center · Portage, Wisconsin

$25-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

$27-$34/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA

$28-$33/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Health, dental, and vision benefits after first month
Student loan repayment
Competitive 401(k) match
Personalized orientation