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Amity Physical Therapy
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$85k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

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

DocumentationPatient educationClinical collaborationTreatment planning

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
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 powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut298 active21,657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment340 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 3 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Berlin, Connecticut

$27-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Full Time

$29-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - part-time

$30-$40/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Amity Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Woodbridge, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Signing Bonus
Vision Insurance

Living in Woodbridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k≈ 9.4× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.