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Gotham Enterprises
Hillsborough, New Jersey

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $80K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant | Full-Time
  • Location: Hillsborough, NJ
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Volume: 1 patient per hour
  • Salary: $70,000–$80,000/year DOE + Full Benefits

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing direct support in the treatment of patients receiving outpatient physical therapy services.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver therapy interventions based on the established plan of care, assist patients with improving movement and physical function, and help ensure each session is carried out safely and efficiently.

In addition to patient treatment, the position requires close communication with the Physical Therapist regarding patient progress, response to interventions, and any notable changes in condition.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out therapist-directed treatment plans
  • Assist patients with exercises and mobility work
  • Observe and report patient status
  • Maintain accurate treatment records
  • Keep treatment spaces clean and ready
  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
  • Active New Jersey PTA license
  • Outpatient experience preferred
  • Strong time management skills
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
  • Join a clinic where your work directly supports patient recovery every day.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance and possess an active New Jersey PTA license. Outpatient experience is preferred along with strong time management skills.

Key Skills

Record Keeping

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (144 salary observations; 276 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 569 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Gotham Enterprises a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 9 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT)

$36-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Hillsborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$629k≈ 9.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,986/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Health Insurance
401K Plan with 3% Company Match