Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) is accepting applications for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at our Westbrook clinic.

  • Join a supportive, team oriented work environment where employees report they “feel genuinely appreciated”
  • Growth and Development opportunities for all clinicians, including clinical mentorship and clinical courses
  • Specialization in areas of clinical interest encouraged, with financial support
  • Work with and learn from both new and experienced PTs and PTAs

The right candidate for this job is a dedicated clinician who is passionate about helping others move and feel better, driven to continue to develop their clinical skills and looking for a fun, collaborative work environment.

Who We Are

PTSMC is Connecticut’s largest private-practice physical therapy provider, with 37 locations statewide serving more than 35,000 patients annually. Since 2000, President and physical therapist Alan Balavender has grown the company using a unique partnership model that empowers clinicians to own and operate their own practices—more than 20 have done so and counting.

Why Choose PTSMC?

PTSMC is a PT-owned Outpatient Physical Therapy practice that has been named one of Connecticut's "Top Workplaces" for 14 consecutive years and a Top Workplace USA for 4.

  • Continued education including our Clinical Excellence Program and mentorship
  • Physical Therapist-owned clinics and organization
  • Growing company with locations in 33 towns across Connecticut
  • Accessible and transparent company leadership

Responsibilities

  • Provide and maintain appropriate high standards of clinical care to patients
  • Take a “patient-first” approach to care by establishing a friendly, trustworthy rapport with patients
  • Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally and achieve their goals
  • Communicate effectively with physical therapists, physicians and other relevant healthcare providers
  • Promote our “PT for Life” philosophy in community settings

Requirements

  • Degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility to apply

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Our Mission

We improve the quality of people's lives by providing:

  • Unmatched experiences
  • Clinical excellence
  • Lifelong relationships

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and find out why clinicians choose PTSMC as their professional home

Key Skills

Patient rapportPatient motivationCommunicationRehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers 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 ~$99k (140 salary observations; 633 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 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 2.1% 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)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Westbrook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$592k
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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About Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Hartford, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance