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Select Physical Therapy
Wareham, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Location: East Wareham, MA
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • PRN and part-time are also available
  • Compensation: hourly rate from $30/hr to $35/hr based on experience

Our Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide exceptional patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Just off the bridges to Cape Cod. We have strong orthopedic relationships with the local MDs. Diverse patient group with experienced Center Manager. Excellent mentorship available!

Why Join Us

  • Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License (or license in process)
  • CPR Certification

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic treatmentClinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitationCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (585 salary observations; 1,269 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Select Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

1
$52k
4
$65k-80k
1
$83k
2
$95k-110k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 6 employers

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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services · Rehoboth, Massachusetts

$37-$50/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

$40.00/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Wareham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$520k
Typical market rent
$2,667/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Company matching 401(k)
Unlimited CEU program
Student debt benefit program
Annual performance reviews