Pays $25.8-$34.05/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$74k (10 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
About the Role
Full-time acute care PTA. Some weekends and holidays. Boston, MA.
Join BMC Software as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care, Some Weekends in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25.80 - $34.05/hour.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pharmacy
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Earned time cash out
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join BMC Software as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care, Some Weekends.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements comprehensive treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises and modalities, to assist patients in reaching their maximum potential for independence. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document patient progress, and provide education to patients and caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited institution and possess a current Massachusetts PTA license or eligibility. 1-3 years of experience is preferred, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (385 salary observations; 578 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 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)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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