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Peabody, Massachusetts

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$43/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA | Brudnick Center for Living
  • $30.00 - $43.00/hour, based on experience
  • PRN

At Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions That Matter

Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments and exercises under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve residents' strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence.

Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and therapeutic activities while promoting safety, dignity, and confidence.

Monitor residents' progress and communicate changes in functional status, tolerance, or condition to the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Accurately document treatments, resident responses, and progress in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications for Success

  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Massachusetts.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, resident-centered approach.

Ability to work collaboratively with physical therapists, nursing staff, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare setting preferred

Must be able to communicate fluently in English - both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.

Generous Paid Time Off – Take time to recharge with vacation and sick time, plus a paid birthday to celebrate your special day!

A Workplace Where You Belong – Join a supportive, inclusive team and a mission-driven organization where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Apply today and become part of our team at Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living!

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments and exercises to improve residents' strength, mobility, and functional independence. Monitor resident progress and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Massachusetts. Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careMobility assistanceTransfer techniquesClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationResident-centered care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 5 employers

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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 Peabody

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$701k
Typical market rent
$2,857/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid birthday