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Drayer Physical Therapy
Halifax, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics

Treat Patients. Grow Your Career. Love What You Do

Halifax, PA

At Drayer Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Drayer Physical Therapy
  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant compensation plus monthly incentives
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active PA PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, evidence-based outpatient orthopedic care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans. Track patient progress, collaborate with the clinical team, build positive relationships with patients and providers, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Key Skills

Patient CareEvidence-Based PracticeOrthopedic RehabilitationMobility ImprovementStrength TrainingFunctional RehabilitationIndividualized Treatment PlanningPatient Progress TrackingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Relationship BuildingCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (401 salary observations; 2,415 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)401 state / 13,279 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania935 active21,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment987 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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
3
<$85k
1
$94k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Ventura, California

$40-$45/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$65k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
+ 8 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 Drayer Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation plus monthly incentives
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance

Living in Halifax

Median resident rent
$904/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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