Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-Time
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-Time
- Location: Nazareth, PA
- Premier Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team in Nazareth, PA.
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
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Work a flexible schedule (4-day work week) with great onsite mentorship and bonus opportunity!
Conditions Apply
What You'll Do
- Provide skilled treatment under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Assist patients with strength, mobility, balance, gait, and functional activities.
- Monitor progress and communicate with the supervising therapist.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Complete required documentation and collaborate with the care team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current PTA license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
- SNF/long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- Full-Time Benefits Package*
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- PTO - 20 days your first year, increasing with tenure
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) after 90 days; company match after one year
- Paid CEUs & Licensure Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Credits
Pet Insurance
Apply today to learn more about our opportunity in Nazareth PA!
*Benefits listed above are available to eligible full-time employees only and are subject to applicable plan requirements.
Premier Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a therapist to assist patients with mobility, balance, and functional activities. Collaborate with the care team and maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (302 salary observations; 2,232 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $60k–$74k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $92k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−2%)302 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 926 active | 21,783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Pennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment978 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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