Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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 therapy assistancePatient documentationClinical organization

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (262 salary observations; 1,487 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 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)). 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 score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$94k nationally (−3%)262 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania942 active22,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 at TruePT Physical Therapy & Wellness a 6.4 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.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$26-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% 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 TruePT Physical Therapy & Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Lincroft, New Jersey

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Continuing Education Opportunities
Professional Growth Opportunities

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,098/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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