Physical Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Join Our Team at TruePT Physical Therapy and Wellness!
TruePT in Harborcreek is looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about helping others move better, feel better, and live better, we’d love to meet you!
What We Offer
- Full-time position in a supportive, team-oriented clinic
- Health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k)
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Work with an energetic and positive team that values patient care and collaboration
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Physical Therapists to carry out individualized treatment plans
- Lead patients through therapeutic exercises, stretching, and balance programs
- Document progress accurately and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical space
- Support the team in delivering an outstanding patient experience
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
- Current Pennsylvania PTA license (or eligible to obtain)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork
About Us
We are locally owned and operated, proudly serving our community with personalized care and attention. While part of a nationally recognized brand, our team takes pride in offering a local touch—building real relationships with our patients and helping them reach their goals. We’re passionate about movement, balance, and empowering people to live active, healthy lives right here in Erie.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Continuing education opportunities
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8-5
Friday 8-3:40
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (372 salary observations; 2,352 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $62k (middle half $60k–$73k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $91k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−3%)372 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 917 active | 21,532 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment973 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at TruePT Physical Therapy & Wellness a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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