Physical Therapist Assistant
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $80k (middle half $78k–$84k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 302 active | 22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment344 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 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 |
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.
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