Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Listed compensation
$25–$40 per hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Correctional Psychiatric Services as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) in Boston, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and functional mobility training.
- Monitor patient progress and report changes, concerns, or outcomes to the Physical Therapist.
- Document patient care accurately and timely in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Previous clinical experience preferred; experience in a correctional or secure setting is a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25–$40 per hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with Correctional Psychiatric Services in Boston, Massachusetts.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (365 salary observations; 551 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (11,427 salary observations; 26,303 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) at Correctional Psychiatric Services a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,050 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 12 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- Includes weekends