Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
A Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab departments located in Nantucket, MA.
If not located on the island, Enjoy the best commute ever - while getting paid!! Commute time, fees and parking are fully reimbursed between Hyannis and Nantucket. Come join a wonderful rehab team and company! Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Job Requirements
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting.
- Good Faith Rate Range: $40.00 - $45.00
A per-diem Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.
We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Benefits
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services within a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility setting. Work collaboratively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible in the state of employment. Strong computer skills and experience with electronic documentation are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (601 salary observations; 1,306 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings | listing-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$94k | Physical Therapy median $77k (middle half $68k–$90k) | 11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $98k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%) | 601 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 1,306 active | 57,503 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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