Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$20-$33.75/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Overview
About Us:
At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
Position Summary
A Physical Therapist Assistant provides safe and effective therapy services to persons impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or development disability and/or the aging process, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist in all practice settings.
Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:
New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
- Strategic Mentorship programs
- Leadership programs
- Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
- 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
- Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
- Expectations: Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager and supervising physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for:
Providing Exceptional Patient Care and Service
Progressing patient's plan of care that has been established by the physical therapist.
Periodic written and dictated communication to physicians through progress notes and discharge summaries after consulting with supervising PT regarding patient's plan of care.
Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate treatment plan, follow-up appointments, and potential discharge for patients
Supervising rehabilitation aides with patient care and administrative staff as needed
Community Services (Such As)
- Hosting a booth at a health related fair.
- Presenting an in-service on orthopedic injuries or prevention.
- Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures.
- Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary.
Daily paperwork. All PT Assistant’s are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner, i. e., progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, charge slips, and daily total sheets, and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary. Physical Therapist Assistants are also responsible for keeping the patients chart up to date with current scripts, tally sheets, and monitoring insurance coverage.
- Establish and develop professional relations with other potential referral sources including:
- Physician contacts – inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider of therapy services in the area working
- Attend patient physician appointments and perform shadow opportunities when possible
- Provide appropriate and timely written and/or verbal communication and follow-up when necessary
Continue the development of professional skills and interest through continuing education course, program involvement, staff in-services and professional meetings
Additional Benefits offered with this part-time position. Benefit options can vary based on standard hours worked:
- Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
- Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
- SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
- KinderCare Discount
- HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state practicing
- Associates degree, accredited by an accredited PTA Program
- Current CPR certification and AED training
- Minimum of 2 years experience outpatient experience preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Energetic and a team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.
Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
- Minimum Salary/Wage
- USD$ 20.00 Hr.
- Maximum Salary/Wage
- USD$ 33.75 Hr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, including carrying out and progressing established plans of care and communicating with patients, physicians, and the supervising therapist. Maintain timely clinical and insurance documentation, supervise rehabilitation aides as needed, support community outreach, and develop professional referral relationships.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (348 salary observations; 2,550 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania vs national | $92k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−2%)348 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 935 active | 22,161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% remote · 5% no call · 10% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment993 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,008 in the last 30 days | 4,487 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
