Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$33/hr

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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

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

  • 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

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient documentationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPhysical therapy modalities

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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$69kPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $61k–$68k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana576 active22,282 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIndiana Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment587 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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$54k
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$60k-70k
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$70k-80k

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

PT Solutions Physical Therapy · Indianapolis, Indiana

$27-$36/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% 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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About Morrison Woods Health Campus

Hospitals and Health Care
Muncie, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Student loan repayment
401(k) match

Living in Muncie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,043/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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