Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs are open across outpatient clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and schools, at every level from new-grad to senior, with specializations in orthopedics, pediatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties to support and facilitate business operations. Provides direct customer service and/or clerical/administrative support for the department.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Coordinates the schedule for multiple procedures and specialties with rehab to best serve the patient. Schedules patients to best fill therapists' schedules allowing maximized productivity. Moves patients' appointments/providers to optimize visit volumes in a given day. Follow-ups with non-respondent patients for request to schedule initial visit.
Verifies patient benefits. Educates patients on benefits and insurance coverage for provided services. Calculates cost estimates. Ensures patients are aware of financial responsibility to increase patient satisfaction.
Confirms authorization for services from payor. Maintain authorization throughout plan of care. Edit patient claims to ensure clean submission for payment. Collect payments upon delivery of care and following completion of care (via phone). Answer billing related questions. Post payments. Discuss payment options and programs available to patient.
Responds to referrals for therapy from providers appropriately triaging based on urgency. Screens referrals for proper location and specialty of care (e.g., neuro referral to ortho rehab). Documents authorization and attach to all appointments.
Orders supplies and submits necessary invoices for payment. Maintains office cleanliness including submitting work orders. Submits work orders for broken equipment or reports to facilities. Submits EOD deposit and accounting information. Sorts and addresses incoming mail. Maintains cash box. Trains other staff on office guidelines and procedures.
Answers phone and responds to patient voicemails. Answers general questions regarding therapy and treatments. Greets incoming patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience - Two (2) years of related work experience (i.e., admissions, billing, collections, insurance and/or customer service experience). Registration and scheduling experience preferred
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)
Mathematical skills
Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Blount Memorial HospitalFacility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.Department
Physical Therapy - FairviewShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties to support and facilitate business operations. Provides direct customer service and/or clerical/administrative support for the department.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Coordinates the schedule for multiple procedures and specialties with rehab to best serve the patient. Schedules patients to best fill therapists' schedules allowing maximized productivity. Moves patients' appointments/providers to optimize visit volumes in a given day. Follow-ups with non-respondent patients for request to schedule initial visit.
Verifies patient benefits. Educates patients on benefits and insurance coverage for provided services. Calculates cost estimates. Ensures patients are aware of financial responsibility to increase patient satisfaction.
Confirms authorization for services from payor. Maintain authorization throughout plan of care. Edit patient claims to ensure clean submission for payment. Collect payments upon delivery of care and following completion of care (via phone). Answer billing related questions. Post payments. Discuss payment options and programs available to patient.
Responds to referrals for therapy from providers appropriately triaging based on urgency. Screens referrals for proper location and specialty of care (e.g., neuro referral to ortho rehab). Documents authorization and attach to all appointments.
Orders supplies and submits necessary invoices for payment. Maintains office cleanliness including submitting work orders. Submits work orders for broken equipment or reports to facilities. Submits EOD deposit and accounting information. Sorts and addresses incoming mail. Maintains cash box. Trains other staff on office guidelines and procedures.
Answers phone and responds to patient voicemails. Answers general questions regarding therapy and treatments. Greets incoming patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience - Two (2) years of related work experience (i.e., admissions, billing, collections, insurance and/or customer service experience). Registration and scheduling experience preferred
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)
Mathematical skills
Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Blount Memorial HospitalFacility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.Department
Physical Therapy - FairviewShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Who's Hiring
- Athletico Physical Therapy280
- Ivy Health156
- Voyage Health144V
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice109
- Aegis Therapies93
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services222
- Education19
- Insurance12
- Technology & Software4
- Government & Public Sector4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs.
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program and current state licensure
- Valid PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the posting state
- CPR and Basic Life Support certification
- Experience with electronic medical record documentation systems
- Ability to implement treatment plans under a supervising physical therapist
- Physical stamina to assist with patient transfers, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy
Tips for Your Physical Therapy Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and pediatric settings each prize different skills. Rewrite your resume's summary and bullet points to match the specific care setting in each posting, not just the job title.
List your APTA state licensure clearly
Employers screen for state licensure before reading anything else. Put your license number, issuing state, and expiration date in your resume header so a recruiter can verify eligibility in seconds without digging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physical therapy assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Ask about patient caseload in interviews
Asking how many patients you'd see per day signals clinical maturity and helps you evaluate burnout risk. Interviewers consistently respond well to candidates who demonstrate they understand productivity standards in outpatient versus inpatient settings.
Quantify your documentation experience
Most postings list EMR proficiency as a requirement but rarely specify which system. Name the platforms you've used and note how many daily progress notes you handled to show you can hit the ground running without a learning curve.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Per diem rates and weekend differentials vary widely between facility types. Once you have an offer, ask specifically about shift rotations, on-call expectations, and PRN opportunities before accepting, since those factors directly affect your actual take-home and sustainability.
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physical therapy assistants?
The most active employers for physical therapy assistants right now are Athletico Physical Therapy, Ivy Health, and Voyage Health, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest in skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient orthopedic settings.
How many physical therapy assistant jobs are remote?
About 2% of physical therapy assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most PTA work requires in-person patient contact. The roles most likely to have a remote component are telehealth follow-up sessions, patient education coordination, and administrative or case management positions within larger health systems.
How do you become a physical therapy assistant?
You earn an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, which includes both classroom coursework and supervised clinical rotations. After graduating, you pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. You then apply for licensure in your state, which may require additional jurisprudence exams or background checks before you can practice.
How do you get hired as a physical therapy assistant with little experience?
Emphasize your clinical rotation sites and the patient populations you treated, since those rotations are your direct work experience. Apply to per diem or PRN postings at skilled nursing facilities, which hire new grads more readily than competitive outpatient orthopedic clinics. Getting your BLS certification before applying and volunteering a willingness to work across multiple settings also strengthens entry-level applications significantly.
What does the physical therapy assistant interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen to confirm licensure status and availability, then invite you to an in-person or video interview with the supervising PT or clinic director. You'll typically be asked to walk through a patient scenario or describe how you'd handle a specific treatment situation. Some facilities include a brief facility tour and introduce you to the team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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