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Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS, LOVE WHERE YOU WORK!

Now Hiring

  • FULL-TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
  • Fair Acres | Media, Pennsylvania
  • Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
  • Ready for a PTA Career Where You Feel Supported, Valued, and Excited to Come to Work?
  • What if your next Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity offered more than just a paycheck?

Imagine being part of a rehabilitation team where your contributions matter, your clinical skills are appreciated, and every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

At AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, we're looking for a compassionate, motivated Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Fair Acres in Media, Pennsylvania!

Whether you're an experienced PTA looking for a fresh start, a newer clinician ready to build your career, or a new graduate searching for the right team to help you succeed, we'd love to meet you!

We believe that great patient care begins with great clinicians, and great clinicians deserve a workplace where they can thrive.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Supportive Leadership That Understands Rehabilitation

At AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, therapy isn't just another department. It's the foundation of who we are.

Our organization was founded by therapists who understand the importance of quality care, professional collaboration, and creating an environment where clinicians feel supported.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a rehabilitation team that values communication, teamwork, and the contributions of every clinician.

Make a Real Difference, One Step at a Time

At Fair Acres, you'll help residents regain strength, improve mobility, build confidence, and achieve greater independence in their daily lives.

From helping someone take their first steps after an illness to improving balance and mobility so they can safely participate in everyday activities, you'll play an important role in their rehabilitation journey.

Every step forward is a victory, and you'll be part of making those moments happen!

Clinical Collaboration with the Support You Deserve

  • As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to carry out individualized treatment plans designed to help residents achieve their functional goals.
  • We value your observations, clinical skills, and input as an important part of the rehabilitation process.
  • You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient care while working within your professional scope of practice and benefiting from the guidance of an experienced rehabilitation team.

A Team That Works Together

Great rehabilitation outcomes begin with strong teamwork.

You'll collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Together, you'll help residents work toward greater independence while fostering a positive, supportive treatment environment.

Full-Time Stability and Opportunities to Grow

Looking for a place where you can build a career rather than simply fill a position?

This full-time opportunity offers the chance to establish meaningful patient relationships, strengthen your clinical skills, and grow professionally within an organization that believes in developing its team members and promoting from within.

What You'll Do

As a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant at Fair Acres, you'll provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Your work will help residents improve mobility, restore functional abilities, and achieve greater independence.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and functional mobility.
  • Assist residents with gait training, transfer training, bed mobility, and safe movement techniques.
  • Utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment to support rehabilitation goals.
  • Help residents improve walking ability, mobility, and independence with everyday activities.

Monitor resident responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Provide education to residents, families, and caregivers regarding safe mobility, therapeutic exercises, and fall-prevention strategies.

Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized rehabilitation goals.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and facility standards.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary communication, progress discussions, and care coordination as appropriate.
  • Promote a safe, encouraging, and compassionate rehabilitation environment.
  • Most importantly, you'll help residents celebrate the progress that makes a difference in their everyday lives!

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who brings compassion, enthusiasm, strong clinical skills, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized, high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to perform clinical responsibilities in accordance with Pennsylvania PTA scope-of-practice requirements.
  • Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or post-acute rehabilitation is a plus, but not required!
  • New Graduates and Experienced PTAs Are Welcome!
  • New to the profession?

We understand that starting your career is an exciting step, and finding the right team can make all the difference.

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation values new graduates and recognizes the importance of supportive leadership, collaboration, and continued professional development.

  • Already have PTA experience?
  • We appreciate the expertise, perspective, and clinical knowledge you bring to the team.
  • Whether you've spent years working in skilled nursing or are exploring a new rehabilitation setting, we want you to feel respected, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
  • Wherever you are in your career, there's an opportunity to grow with Advantage!

Why Choose AdvantageCare Rehabilitation?

Therapist Founded. Therapist Led. Patient Focused.

For more than 23 years, AdvantageCare Rehabilitation has been committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services while building a workplace where clinicians feel valued, respected, and supported.

We understand the rehabilitation profession because it's what we do, and it's who we are.

What Makes Advantage Different?

Therapist-Led Leadership: Work with an organization founded and led by rehabilitation professionals who understand your career.

Supportive Clinical Environment: Join a team that encourages collaboration, communication, and professional development.

Meaningful Patient Care: Help residents regain mobility, improve confidence, and achieve important functional milestones.

Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals who share your commitment to quality care.

Professional Development: Access continuing education resources and opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills.

Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for continued growth and advancement within our rehabilitation organization.

Recognition & Appreciation: Be part of a company that values the contributions of its clinicians.

Patient-First Philosophy: Focus on compassionate, individualized rehabilitation services that make a meaningful difference.

Our Philosophy Is Simple

Better Service. Better Quality. Better Results.

  • And that commitment extends to both the patients we serve and the professionals who care for them.
  • Full-Time Benefits Designed to Support You!

As a full-time AdvantageCare Rehabilitation employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility and plan terms.

Benefits May Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education opportunities and CEU resources
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Telemedicine resources
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • We know that finding the right position means finding an employer that supports both your professional goals and your life outside of work.
  • Make an Impact at Fair Acres in Media, PA!

Located in beautiful Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Fair Acres is an established long-term care and skilled nursing facility serving residents with a variety of rehabilitation and healthcare needs.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant on our AdvantageCare Rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized therapy while working alongside professionals who share your commitment to quality care.

You'll help residents regain mobility, build confidence, and work toward greater independence while developing meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve.

  • Conveniently located in Media, PA, this opportunity may be a great fit for PTAs living in:
  • Media | Springfield | Newtown Square | Broomall | West Chester | Aston | Glen Mills | Brookhaven | Havertown | Upper Darby | Surrounding Delaware County and Greater Philadelphia Communities
  • Whether you're looking to short

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve resident mobility and functional independence. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic exercises, gait training, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation within a skilled nursing environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania PTA license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care are required.

Key Skills

Patient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationGeriatric careStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (381 salary observations; 2,414 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−2%)381 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania925 active21,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment982 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Advantage

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Continuing education opportunities and CEU resources
Professional license reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Telemedicine resources
Life insurance

Living in Media

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$542k
Typical market rent
$2,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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