Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

*THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS*

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist – Empower Recovery, Transform Lives

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? As a Physical Therapist with Hartford HealthCare, you will be at the heart of a collaborative care team, making a real difference in patients’ lives every day.

What We Offer

  • Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
  • On-going education and training
  • Robust Benefits Package
  • Special Interest Groups
  • MedBridge Subscription
  • Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Supportive culture
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Rewarding Compensation
  • 401K with company match
  • Clinical specialty opportunities

Why Choose Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network?

As the leading rehabilitation provider in Connecticut, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your skills and thrive. With over 30 outpatient locations and services spanning acute care, long-term care, home care, and community settings, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and specialties—including orthopedics, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, and more.

Our clinics feature updated equipment and modern facilities designed to support the highest standards of care. We foster a fun and inclusive culture where collaboration and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Join a great team environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. such as:

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to help patients recover movement, reduce pain, and improve their overall function and independence.

You’ll play an important role in helping individuals restore mobility, regain strength, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver physical therapy treatments under the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist
  • Assist with patient assessments and treatment implementation
  • Apply therapeutic techniques, exercises, and modalities appropriate for each patient
  • Accurately document treatment sessions and patient progress
  • Communicate with therapists and care team members to support coordinated patient care
  • Support the supervision and coordination of rehab aides, students, or support staff when applicable
  • Maintain safety standards for patients, colleagues, and visitors
  • Use equipment, supplies, and time efficiently to support smooth department opera

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license required

Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide career advancement and continuing education opportunities, and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate degree from a PTA program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association and hold a valid Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license. Strong skills in communication, teamwork, and patient care are also required for this role.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy Treatment DeliveryPatient AssessmentDocumentationEquipment UseMobility RestorationPain ReductionFunction ImprovementIndependence Restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (192 salary observations; 908 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Connecticut vs national$100k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+7%)192 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut295 active22,013 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusConnecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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 (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient at Hartford HealthCare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. 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 flexible scheduling.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
5
<$75k
1
$78k
3
$80k-85k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
New Britain, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
401K with company match
Flexible Scheduling
MedBridge Subscription
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Programs
Employee Discount Programs