Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64,480 - $74,880/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Wilton, NJ
  • Pay: $31-36/hour (pay is commensurate on experience)
  • Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With

We’re on the hunt for Physical Therapist Assistants who love to learn and grow, thrives in a fun team environment and adds to our supportive and positive vibe! We are a close-knit team who works together to create the best atmosphere for patients and staff so that EVERYONE leaves our clinics with a smile.

Job Description

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
  • One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Current PTA License in Good Standing

  • 401k Matching - It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement!
  • Bonus Potential – quarterly bonus opportunities as well as premium pay for coverage.
  • Employee Referral Program.

Mentorship Program – a 16 week program. One on one time to meet with experienced members of our team.

OCS Residency Program - a 13-month program that covers clinical practice with weekly 1:1 mentorship, didactic training, and teaching experience.

Mini-MBA in Healthcare – Employees can sign up for a mini-MBA in healthcare program through Rutgers University and receive a 20% discount on the cost of tuition.

  • Annual Continuing Education stipend $1350/year - APTA dues paid.
  • Joint Venture Opportunities – Partner with us and open your own office!
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Implement patient interventions, collect data, and modify treatments to ensure patient safety and progress.

Requirements

Requires a current PTA license in good standing and graduation from an accredited PTA program. One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy TreatmentPatient InterventionData CollectionPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Professional Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (145 salary observations; 638 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Motion Physical Therapy Group · Brookfield, Connecticut

$33-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Wilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.03M
Typical market rent
$4,087/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Professional Physical Therapy

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Melville, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k Matching
Bonus Potential – quarterly bonus opportunities as well as premium pay for coverage
Employee Referral Program
Mentorship Program – a 16 week program
OCS Residency Program - a 13-month program
Mini-MBA in Healthcare through Rutgers University
Annual Continuing Education stipend $1350/year
APTA dues paid