Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$22-$35/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient Acute Care PRN
- HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness at Mon HealthMorgantown, WV | PRN Coverage Including Weekends & Holidays
HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness, the inpatient therapy provider for Mon Health in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our acute care rehabilitation team on a PRN basis.
This flexible, as-needed opportunity is ideal for clinicians seeking weekend and holiday coverage while working alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team in a dynamic hospital setting.
Why Join Us?
- 188-bed acute care hospital
- Flexible PRN scheduling with no minimum hour commitment
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on patient census and staffing needs
- Collaborative team of rehabilitation professionals
- Open to both experienced PTAs and motivated new graduates
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
- Patient Populations
- Our team provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from:
- Stroke
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
Our rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence through compassionate, evidence-based care. Join us and make a meaningful impact when patients need it most.
Shanel Green
- Talent Acquisition Manager ssgreen@selectmedical.com
- 610.223.5944
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Implement, with minimal supervision, high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
- Deliver physical therapy interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist
- Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, function, and independence
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the therapy team
- Provide education and support to patients and caregivers
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
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
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | West Virginia index 89.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in West Virginia | 99 active | 22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | West Virginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,480 in the last 30 days | 4,645 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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