Physical Therapist Assistant
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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
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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