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Confidential Employer
Washington, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$28/hr

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: PA Washington - Washington, PA 15301Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeSalary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareSign On Bonus Offered The Physical Therapy Institute (PTI) is a leading network of outpatient physical therapy clinics serving communities across Western Pennsylvania.

We specialize in orthopedic, sports, and rehabilitation medicine, offering personalized care through innovative, evidence-based practices. At PTI, we are committed to helping patients achieve long-term health and wellness by fostering lasting relationships built on trust, compassion, and results.

We are growing quickly and actively seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team immediately! We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic professional who is passionate about building a long-term career in an orthopedic private practice.

This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful patient relationships and is committed to helping individuals and their families reach their health and wellness goals through high-quality physical therapy care.

Why Join Us as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Sign-on bonus offered AI-assisted documentation to streamline workflows Full continuing education benefits, including live and web-based opportunities Supportive team environment with direct collaboration alongside Physical Therapists 401(k) with matching Continuing education credits Health, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account (HSA) Life insurance Paid time off Referral bonus program Additional supplemental insurance options Our Culture We are more than just a workplace—we are a team of passionate, collaborative professionals who believe in empowering one another and the patients we serve.

At The Physical Therapy Institute we support continued professional growth, value work-life balance, and create a positive, patient-centered environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Your Responsibilities: Assist with patient care, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy Support daily documentation in a team setting Help patients stretch and exercise targeted muscle groups Read and apply Physical Therapist instructions for personalized care Guide patients through balance training and other therapeutic techniques Complete administrative tasks, including scheduling and paperwork Work closely with supervising Physical Therapists (indirect supervision preferred but not required) Clinical Setting: Outpatient Job Type: Full-Time Hours: 40 per week Salary: $21 - $28/hr, based on experience Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Other Supplemental insurances

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: Graduate of an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program Licensed as a PTA in the state of Pennsylvania Indirect supervision license preferred, not required Physical and mental capability to meet the job’s physical demands Physical Demand Requirements: Manual dexterity and general physical endurance Regular lifting (5–35 lbs) and carrying (5–10 lbs over 40–50 ft) Routine pushing loads (5–150 lbs) on casters or pulleys Sustained gripping (1–2 minutes of 40–50 lbs) Ability to guard a lift load of 120–140 lbs

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care such as modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy, while supporting daily documentation in a team setting. The role also involves guiding patients through exercises and balance training according to Physical Therapist instructions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensed as a PTA in Pennsylvania, with indirect supervision licensure preferred but not required. The role demands physical capability, including manual dexterity and endurance for lifting and gripping tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy InstructionsPhysical Therapy Assistant Duties

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)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top 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% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

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Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
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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.

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$898/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
AI-assisted documentation
Continuing education benefits
401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account