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Boscawen, New Hampshire

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Merrimack County Nursing Home - Boscawen, NH 03303Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Located in New Hampshire’s scenic Capital Region, our facility offers therapists the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying easy access to Concord’s historic downtown, local parks, and year-round outdoor recreation.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to resident-centered care, Merrimack County Nursing Home is the perfect place for you.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement patient care plans established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and high-quality therapy services to residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationRehabilitationTherapy planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$36/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Boscawen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Functional Pathways

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus