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Drayer Physical Therapy
Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$32/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Tyrone, PA
  • Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

At Drayer Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose Drayer Physical Therapy

  • Competitive compensation: $27.00-$32.00/hour
  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream, with an annual allowance
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer-paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Pennsylvania PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and function. Track patient progress and collaborate with the clinical team to implement individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careMobility trainingStrength trainingTreatment planningClinical documentationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (302 salary observations; 2,232 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 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
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−2%)302 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania930 active21,909 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment982 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 5 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

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice · Joplin, Missouri

$65k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

$75k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Drayer Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer-paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs

Living in Tyrone

Median resident rent
$788/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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