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, Consulting & Professional Services, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Rehab Employee Services, Optum, and HealthPRO Heritage hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles1,142+
Top statePennsylvania
Top employerRehab Employee Services
Top cityWichita, KS
Work type99% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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H2 Health
Clinic Director - Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
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H2 Health
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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
H2 Health
Sarasota, Florida
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$58k - $85k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist Assistant - Oviedo
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Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist Assistant - Oviedo
Orlando Health
Oviedo, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
Associate's degree in physical therapist assistant

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Optum
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
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Optum
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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Optum
Peoria, Arizona
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$87k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification
10,000+

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VCU Health System
Physical Therapist Assistant - Ortho at Rivers Bend
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VCU Health System
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Ortho at Rivers Bend
VCU Health System
Chester, Virginia
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Educational Administration
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Ivy Rehab Network
Physical Therapist Assistant - Main Line
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Ivy Rehab Network
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Main Line
Ivy Rehab Network
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$28 - $35/hr
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Rehab Employee Services
    Rehab Employee Services268
  • Optum
    Optum61
  • HealthPRO Heritage
    HealthPRO Heritage61
  • FOX Rehabilitation
    FOX Rehabilitation48

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services970
  • Consulting & Professional Services81
  • Agriculture & Farming47
  • Non-Profit & Social Services47
  • Technology & Software22

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 Rehab Employee Services, Optum, and HealthPRO Heritage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 1% of entry level physical therapist assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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, Consulting & Professional Services, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.