Pays Starting at $32/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (459 jobs) · Top 10% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About the Role
$32/hr starting. Full-time, part-time, or PRN. Oceanfront facility. Flexible schedule. Work-life balance. Actually enjoy your job.
Join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Starting $32/hr in Scarborough, Maine, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
- Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $32/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Starting $32/hr.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program. Must hold a valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or be license eligible.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Maine, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$93k across 77 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Maine's cost-of-living index is 111.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state — Maine ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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