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Physical Therapy Assistant
A physical therapy assistant (PTA) implements treatment plans designed by physical therapists to help patients recover mobility and strength following surgery, injury, or chronic conditions, commonly in outpatient clinics, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities. Core duties include guiding patients through therapeutic exercise techniques and manual therapy, following rehabilitation care plans, and maintaining detailed patient documentation in electronic health records (EHR) to monitor outcomes over time. PTAs must complete an accredited associate degree program and obtain state licensure.
How much does a Physical Therapy Assistant make?
Too few Physical Therapy Assistant postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 3 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Physical Therapy Assistant roles?
3 open Physical Therapy Assistant roles from 3 employers.
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Physical Therapy Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Physical Therapy Assistant roles (3)
Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Montgomery, AL · $61,722 – $80,243
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Defense Health Agency
Fort Sill, OK · $50,460 – $65,599
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Houston, TX · $51,201 – $66,563
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Likely next role (21)
Where Physical Therapy Assistants commonly go next: Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Tulsa, OK · $110,992 – $144,292
This coordinator role pairs clinical physical therapy expertise with program management for a Veterans Affairs rehabilitation unit, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services while handling admissions, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
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Supervisory Physical Therapist
Indian Health Service
Chinle, AZ · $125,776 – $163,514
This supervisory role directs a multidisciplinary rehabilitation services department at a tribal healthcare facility, overseeing physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology while managing staffing, budgets, quality improvement, and strategic planning. The position suits an experienced physical therapist with demonstrated supervisory capabilities who can provide clinical care while leading a complex department across multiple rehabilitation disciplines.
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Physical Therapist
CityMD
Purchase, NY
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Physical Therapist
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Tucson, AZ · $64,990 – $83,862
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Physical Therapist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Fort Benning, GA · $94,654 – $123,052
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Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH WINTER PARK
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health PRN
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Contract · Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients in their homes across the Nashville area on a flexible, as-needed basis. The role combines clinical autonomy with the support of an established healthcare system, serving patients recovering from injury, illness, or chronic conditions.
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Physical Therapist – Inpatient – Acute/Skilled Nursing
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Lodi Community Hospital
This inpatient physical therapy role at a Cleveland Clinic hospital involves assessing patients, designing and delivering rehabilitation treatment plans, and supervising support staff. It's suited to licensed physical therapists who want direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting.
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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $116,038 – $150,852
This role is a Physical Therapist specializing in neurologic care at a VA medical center, working primarily with spinal cord injury and neurological disease patients in an outpatient setting. It suits experienced clinicians who want to combine clinical expertise with mentoring and program development in a complex healthcare environment.
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Physical Therapist - Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This pediatric physical therapist role at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital offers exposure to a diverse range of neurological, developmental, and orthopedic conditions across outpatient clinics and occasional inpatient settings. The position suits therapists who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and want to work alongside specialists while developing expertise in complex pediatric diagnoses like cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
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Occupational Therapist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Houston, TX · $90,823 – $118,072
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Occupational Therapist
Indian Health Service
Crow Agency, MT · $74,678 – $97,087
This outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy role at a tribal hospital in Montana involves clinical service delivery, program management, and supervision of staff and students. It suits experienced occupational therapists ready to lead quality assurance and clinical oversight across multiple facilities.
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Occupational Therapist - Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · North Little Rock, AR · $73,818 – $139,166
This role provides occupational therapy services to veterans in their homes across central Arkansas, with responsibility for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating equipment and safety modifications. It suits an OT licensed and certified in the United States who is comfortable working independently in a home-based care setting and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
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Physical Therapist
CityMD
Purchase, NY
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Occupational Therapist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH MINNEOLA
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Physical Therapist
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Tucson, AZ · $64,990 – $83,862
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health PRN
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Contract · Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients in their homes across the Nashville area on a flexible, as-needed basis. The role combines clinical autonomy with the support of an established healthcare system, serving patients recovering from injury, illness, or chronic conditions.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Physical Therapist – Inpatient – Acute/Skilled Nursing
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Lodi Community Hospital
This inpatient physical therapy role at a Cleveland Clinic hospital involves assessing patients, designing and delivering rehabilitation treatment plans, and supervising support staff. It's suited to licensed physical therapists who want direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Athletic Trainer
Lifepoint Hospitals
Vernal, UT
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Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Tulsa, OK · $110,992 – $144,292
This coordinator role pairs clinical physical therapy expertise with program management for a Veterans Affairs rehabilitation unit, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services while handling admissions, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗