Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
- Schedule: Per diem (PRN) Monday through Friday. No weekends
- Compensation: Hourly range is $30-$40/hr based on your experience.
Unique Location/Job Details: Per diem in our outpatient clinic in Dingmans Ferry. Working with 2 PTs plus front desk staff. Diverese patient mix with age range from 6-99 years of age.
Our NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide top-notch patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.
Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
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
- Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (339 salary observations; 2,289 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $60k (middle half $59k–$70k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $91k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−3%)339 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 908 active | 21,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment967 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,748 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Dingmans Ferry
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $280k
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.