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Philadelphia, PA, USA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Simpson House - Philadelphia, PA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

For more than 150 years, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds. A not-for-profit family of services, Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Gardens I & II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson Home Care.

Our loyal and long-term staff is full of caring professionals who truly love what they do.

Simpson provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more.

Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our employees. Simpson is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to showcase your unique skills in the Personal Care industry, get in touch with us to discuss how you can join our team. Look at the details below for the position.

Job Summary

The licensed Physical Therapy Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the Physical Therapist and the physician in a professional and competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must have an Associate Degree from an accredited Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant program. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations. Active PA state license required. At least one year experience in an outpatient or skilled nursing setting.

Ability to work two weekend days per month. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to plan, prepare, organize and run well-organized programs of both group and individual treatments receiving various levels of care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of code of ethics and role delineation, including guidelines for supervision. Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Aides. Active CPR certification. Annual physical and TB skin test required.

Knowledge of Rehab Optima a plus This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Simpson Benefits (FT employees, Part-Time are eligible for some benefits) Health Plan (BCBS) Plans include access to MDLive virtual care.

Dental Plans Vison 403(b) Retirement Plan w/matching Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid AD&D Company Paid Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Pet Insurance Critical Illness Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Company Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Simpson is proud to be an EOE employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

We do not discriminate in services or employment based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 considerations: Simpson is a Mandatory COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccination Employer COVID Vaccination is a requirement if you are offered employment unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Simpson.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement established plans of care for residents in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for running well-organized group and individual treatment programs while supervising Physical Therapy Aides.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess an active Pennsylvania state license. At least one year of experience in an outpatient or skilled nursing setting is required, along with active CPR certification.

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitationOrganizational skillsClinical documentationTreatment planning

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania926 active21,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment978 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 5 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Joplin, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

$75k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% 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 Simpson

Hospitals and Health Care
Bala Cynwyd, PA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Plan (BCBS)
Dental Plans
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan w/matching
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid AD&D
Company Paid Long Term Disability

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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