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Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

No Weekends

  • No holidays
  • No on-call

Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!

Why Join Our Team?

  • Up to $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
  • Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
  • Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
  • Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
  • Specialty programs and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
  • Completes charge/statistical information accurately reflecting services rendered.
  • Provides therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for all age groups.
  • Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.
  • Maintains comprehensive written/electronic documentation of clinical services.
  • Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.
  • Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.
  • Schedules to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.

Implements treatment programs per physical therapist plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response and medical status.

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.

Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service

Outpatient orthopedic experience, preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess relevant state clearances. CPR and BLS certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistancePatient careClinical documentationOutpatient orthopedicsPatient assessmentTreatment planningElectronic medical records

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (445 salary observations; 2,261 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.8 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $61k (middle half $60k–$70k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)445 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania928 active21,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at UPMC a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pivot Physical Therapy · Dallas, Pennsylvania

$52k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$32/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About UPMC

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Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Continuing education opportunities, including paid MedBridge membership
Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year
Specialty programs and career development opportunities

Living in Cranberry Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,995/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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