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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28 - $35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: 615 West High Street Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hour, commensurate with experience

Whether you’re a seasoned PTA or a new grad, we welcome you! Indirect supervision experience is helpful but not mandatory. You’ll work with a varied patient population—orthopedic, neuro, and industrial. Plus, per diem therapists receive free access to 300+ APTA-accredited continuing education courses annually.

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationIndustrial rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient interaction

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

4
<$75k
0
$75k-85k
2
$85k-95k
2
$95k-105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

Select Physical Therapy · Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

$30-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

$25-$33.75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$25-$30/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Ebensburg

Median resident rent
$849/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free access to 300+ APTA-accredited CE courses
Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours
Flexible scheduling
Nationwide professional support network