Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and school systems, at every level from new-grad to senior, with specializations in orthopedics, neuro rehabilitation, and pediatrics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,361+
Top stateTexas
Top employerRehab Employee Services
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthPRO Heritage
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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HealthPRO Heritage
New 51m ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
HealthPRO Heritage
Juneau, Wisconsin
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$28 - $31/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
New 1h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
Creative Health Solutions, LLC
La Fontaine, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
201-500

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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
New 1h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
201-500

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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Creative Health Solutions, LLC
New 1h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
Creative Health Solutions, LLC
Warsaw, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
201-500

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UCHealth
Physical Therapist Assistant
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UCHealth
New 2h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25 - $38/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Rehab Employee Services
    Rehab Employee Services234
  • Healthpro Heritage
    Healthpro Heritage90
  • Riverview, LLP
    Riverview, LLP78
  • Optum
    Optum63
  • Select Medical
    Select Medical55

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services1,141
  • Consulting & Professional Services89
  • Agriculture & Farming78
  • Non-Profit & Social Services46
  • Education12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist assistant jobs.

  • Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
  • Active state PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure before start date
  • CPR and Basic Life Support certification
  • Experience with documentation systems such as Epic, WebPT, or Theraoffice
  • Ability to assist patients with therapeutic exercises, transfers, and gait training
  • Experience in a specific care setting such as outpatient orthopedics, SNF, or home health

Tips for Your Physical Therapist Assistant Job Search

Highlight your clinical rotation specialties

Your resume should name the specific settings from your supervised clinical hours, whether orthopedics, neuro, or pediatrics. Hiring managers in outpatient clinics and SNFs want to see which patient populations you already know how to handle, not just that you completed rotations.

Match your license to each state's requirements

PTA licensure is state-specific, and some employers require you to already hold a license in their state before starting. Check whether a job listing requires an active license, a compact state license, or just eligibility, before you apply.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists physical therapist assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job titles beyond just PTA

Listings for your role also appear under titles like rehabilitation aide, therapy assistant, or PTA PRN. Searching only one phrase means missing openings that match your skills, so vary your search terms when you look through current listings.

Prepare for a skills demonstration interview

Many outpatient and SNF employers ask candidates to demonstrate a transfer technique, gait training cue, or basic therapeutic exercise during the interview. Brush up on your verbal cuing and hands-on technique before your first in-person round.

Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay

In settings like home health and SNFs, schedule structure varies widely between employers. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about caseload size, travel expectations, and documentation time so you know what the day-to-day actually looks like before you accept.

Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most physical therapist assistants?

The companies hiring the most physical therapist assistants right now include Rehab Employee Services, Healthpro Heritage, and Riverview, LLP, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Skilled nursing facilities and outpatient rehabilitation networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many physical therapist assistant jobs are remote?

About 0% of physical therapist assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are telehealth-based home exercise program support and documentation-heavy care coordination roles at larger rehabilitation networks.

How do you become a physical therapist assistant?

You become a physical therapist assistant by completing an accredited associate degree program in physical therapist assistant studies, which includes both classroom coursework and supervised clinical rotations. After graduating, you pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the FSBPT, then apply for licensure in the state where you plan to work.

Can you get hired as a physical therapist assistant with no experience?

Yes, new graduates are regularly hired into entry-level physical therapist assistant roles, particularly in skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies, which often have higher turnover and structured onboarding. Your clinical rotation experience counts as practical experience on your resume, so list each setting, the patient populations you treated, and the techniques you practiced.

What does the physical therapist assistant interview process look like?

Most physical therapist assistant interviews include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by an in-person or video interview with the supervising physical therapist or rehab director. Outpatient and SNF employers often include a brief practical component where you demonstrate a transfer, therapeutic exercise, or verbal cueing technique before a hiring decision is made.

Where can I find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your license, setting preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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