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Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Physical Therapist Assistant at WVU Medicine. Full-time, 40 hours/week. South Charleston, WV.
Join WVU Medicine as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Clinical Ladder in South Charleston, West Virginia. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!
Key Responsibilities
- Level I & II, as defined within the job description.
Requirements
- No experience required. Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level.
- One year of experience. Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Work with WVU Medicine in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Licensure & Certifications
Minimum qualifications require current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the applicable state (MD, OH, PA, or WV) and four years of physical therapy assistant experience. Candidates must also obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In West Virginia, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 55 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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