Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$65k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
About the Role
Amity Physical Therapy LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team in Woodbridge, CT! In this role, you'll work alongside experienced physical therapists to help patients recover, regain mobility, and improve their quality of life. If you're dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive clinical environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and rehabilitative techniques
- Monitor and document patient progress, reporting updates to the supervising PT
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention strategies
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
- Adhere to all state regulations, clinic policies, and professional ethical standards
Requirements
- Active Connecticut PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and clinical staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, patient-centered environment
- Prior clinical experience or internship in an outpatient or orthopedic setting is a plus
About Us
Amity Physical Therapy LLC is a trusted provider of physical therapy services in the greater New Haven area, committed to helping patients achieve lasting results through personalized, hands-on care. Our patients love us for our attentive approach and dedication to their recovery journey. Our team members thrive in a collaborative, positive workplace where professional growth and patient outcomes are always the top priority.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (202 salary observations; 842 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut vs national | $99k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+5%)202 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 298 active | 21,657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Connecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment340 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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