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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Are you a passionate DPT looking to make a true impact on your patients’ lives? Looking to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment? At Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy, we don’t just treat injuries – we help people thrive! Join our team of skilled therapists and take your career to the next level in a clinic that values both patient outcomes and your professional growth.

Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy is Central Pennsylvania's premier rehabilitation center. With multiple clinic locations in the area, we offer the most up-to-date, scientific treatment, specializing in all orthopedic injuries to the spine and extremities. We strive to provide a comfortable and positive culture for our employees and patients. Our clinic is home to professionals with a sense of commitment, a sense of ownership, and a sense of humor.

Apply today to join our passionate team. We cannot wait to meet you!

Job Description

Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.

  • Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
  • Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
  • Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
  • Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
  • Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
  • Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of PA

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
  • New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Current state of PA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
  • Additional Information

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership roles as you grow within the clinic.
  • A supportive environment that fosters both patient care excellence and professional development.
  • The chance to work with a diverse patient population and cutting-edge therapy techniques.
  • Engage with a team that shares your commitment to making a massive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

  • Mentorship from expert clinicians
  • COMT certification within 2 years of hire (covered 100% by Madden and Gilbert)
  • Annual Medbridge account (Unlimited CEU’s)
  • $1,200 in continuing education reimbursement per year
  • 401(k) with 3% matching
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Optional short-term disability
  • Optional dental and vision
  • Career growth opportunities (Clinic director and opportunity for partnership)

Key Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including exercises, gait training, and manual therapy. Document patient progress in medical charts and provide instruction on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient chartingRange of motion measurementVital signs monitoringAssistive devices instructionHome exercise instruction

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (348 salary observations; 2,550 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−2%)348 state / 11,670 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania922 active21,991 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment980 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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 US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship from expert clinicians
COMT certification within 2 years (covered 100%)
Annual Medbridge account (unlimited CEUs)
$1,200 continuing education reimbursement per year
401(k) with 3% matching
Healthcare coverage
Life Insurance
Long-term disability

Living in Mechanicsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
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 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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