Entry Level Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

New grad physical therapist assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or hands-on coursework often matters more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like HealthPRO Heritage, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, and Optum hiring at this level now.

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Open roles159+
Top statePennsylvania
Top employerHealthPRO Heritage
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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interface rehab, inc.
Physical Therapist Assistant
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interface rehab, inc.
New 8h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
interface rehab, inc.
Victorville, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38 - $42/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Encompass Health
Physical Therapist Assistant, Sr.
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Encompass Health
New 16h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant, Sr.
Encompass Health
Vero Beach, Florida
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$32 - $37/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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interface rehab, inc.
Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)
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interface rehab, inc.
New 18h ago
Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)
interface rehab, inc.
Pico Rivera, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$36 - $40/hr
1,001-5,000

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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Added 1d ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $40/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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UPMC
Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Penn Hills
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UPMC
Added 1d ago
Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Penn Hills
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$22 - $36/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Entry Level Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HealthPRO Heritage
    HealthPRO Heritage32
  • PT Solutions Physical Therapy
    PT Solutions Physical Therapy14
  • Optum
    Optum11
  • FOX Rehabilitation
    FOX Rehabilitation11
  • Drayer Physical Therapy
    Drayer Physical Therapy11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services138
  • Insurance11
  • Education2
  • Science & Research2
  • Technology & Software1

Entry Level Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level physical therapist assistant job?

Complete an accredited PTA program and pass the NPTE licensing exam, since most entry level employers require licensure before your first day. Clinical rotations and fieldwork hours from your program carry real weight with hiring managers at this stage. Highlighting hands-on patient care experience, even from supervised internships or clinical placements, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list only coursework.

Which companies hire entry level physical therapist assistants?

Companies hiring entry level physical therapist assistants right now include HealthPRO Heritage, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital systems are among the most active employers at this experience level.

Are there remote entry level physical therapist assistant jobs?

Yes, though remote options are limited because most PTA work requires direct patient contact. About 0% of entry level physical therapist assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth support, documentation, or care coordination rather than hands-on therapy. On-site positions remain the clear majority at this level.

Are these new grad physical therapist assistant jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior physical therapist assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical internship hours or supervised fieldwork in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites new graduates to apply. Look for language like 'new grads welcome' or 'will train' as reliable signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level physical therapist assistants?

Entry Level physical therapist assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high patient volumes and often build structured onboarding programs designed to bring new graduates up to speed quickly.