Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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$70K - $80K
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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
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.
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