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Morgantown, WV, US

Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$22-$35/hr

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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

Patient educationMobility assistanceStrength trainingMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerWest Virginia index 89.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in West Virginia99 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWest Virginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,480 in the last 30 days4,645 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
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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Healthworks

Wellness and Fitness Services
Morgantown, West Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN scheduling with no minimum hour commitment
Open to new graduates

Living in Morgantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Morgantown, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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