Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient
  • FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers | Madison, CT
  • Salary: $34 -$40 per hour + $3000 - $5000 Sign on Bonus
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | 4-day workweek option available | No Weekends

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a clinic where you’re respected, supported, and able to grow professionally—while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance? At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Fyzical Madison,, we believe exceptional patient care starts with a positive and collaborative team environment.

We are an outpatient clinic specializing in personalized care, balance and vestibular therapy, and functional movement, helping patients regain confidence and independence in their daily lives.

What We Offer

  • $34 - $39 per hour + $3000 - $5000 Sign on Bonus
  • Flexible scheduling, including a 4-day workweek option
  • Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends
  • Benefits Includes PTO/ Medical/Dental HEALTHCARE
  • Continuing education support
  • Strong clinical support and mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Positive, team-oriented, and fun clinic culture

What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist including 1 on 1 care ranging from 10 – 14 per day.
  • Carry out individualized plans of care
  • Work with patients with orthopedic, balance, vestibular, and functional mobility needs
  • Document treatments accurately and efficiently
  • Educate patients on exercises, injury prevention, and wellness strategies
  • Collaborate closely with Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary team
  • Contribute to a supportive and patient-centered clinic environment
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Connecticut (or in the final stages of licensure)
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Team-oriented, reliable, and motivated
  • Positive attitude and enjoys working in a collaborative environment
  • Outpatient, ortho, neuro, vestibular, or balance therapy experience is a plus (not required)

Why FYZICAL Fyzical

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is part of a national network of 500+ clinics, but our Fyzical Madison Ct location offers a close-knit, supportive team atmosphere. We emphasize advanced balance and vestibular care, mentorship, and a workplace culture built on respect, growth, and enjoyment.

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$34 - $40 an hour

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, including one-on-one patient care. Document treatments accurately and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Connecticut or in the final stages of licensure. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented, motivated attitude are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic CarePatient EducationClinical DocumentationTeam Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$71k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $80k (middle half $78k–$84k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut302 active22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment344 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Berlin, Connecticut

$27-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Full Time

$29-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$22-$25/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Continuing education support
Clinical mentorship
Professional development opportunities
$3,000 - $5,000 sign-on bonus
4-day workweek option

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$657k
Typical market rent
$3,574/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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