No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$62k (median of 15 jobs)

7.9/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,050 active roles in this specialty

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Independence Health System
Latrobe, Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Physical TherapyNo callNo weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Physical therapist assistant, outpatient rehab. No call. Flexible scheduling. Latrobe, PA.

Join Independence Health System as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, No Call in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Job Summary A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist with age specific considerations. The PTA performs all functions under the direction and on-site supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Continuing Education
  • Professional Development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Independence Health System in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist and provides age-specific patient care under supervision. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant and possess current Pennsylvania licensure. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required, along with relevant clearances and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationRehabilitationOrthopedicsNeurologyAquaticsGeriatricsBasic Life SupportLeadershipCommunicationCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (516 salary observations; 1,740 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT at Independence Health System a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,050 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Independence Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Greensburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education
Professional Development