Physical Therapist Asst (74139)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: OAL Spooky Nook - Manheim, PA 17545Location: Lancaster Location Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 1 Weekend Shift every 4-6 weeks (8am-12pm) Summary/Objective: The physical therapist assistant assists physical therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist patients in preparing for therapy and return trip -Assists with dressing and undressing and removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses or crutches Records data progress during therapy sessions Measures and tracks range of motion Answers inquiries Orders supplies Straightens and cleans rooms Assists patients with keeping track of counting exercises Educates patients and their families how to exercise properly at home after treatment Cleans and prepares equipment for therapy sessions Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: A valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license is required. A current CPR certification is required. Preferred Education and Experience: Experience using EPIC is preferred.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service Professionalism Respect & Appreciation Ownership & Passion Reliability Teamwork Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during work hours Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs Ability to transport/support patients such as pushing wheel chairs Our Commitment to Inclusivity: At OAL and its affiliated organizations, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist assistant supports physical therapists in implementing patient rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, function, and strength. Responsibilities include preparing patients for therapy, tracking progress, maintaining equipment, and educating families on home exercises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license and a current CPR certification. Experience using EPIC software is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceRange of motion measurementPatient educationEquipment preparationData recording

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Asst (74139) at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,797 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (87 salary observations; 418 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (5,490 salary observations; 20,764 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Manheim

Typical market rent
$1,843/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lancaster, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster

Hospitals and Health Care
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees