Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
A Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is now available in our Springfield, MA location splitting time between a subcute/skilled nursing rehab department and Senior Living Community on campus. Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.
Right in the heart of Springfield is a beautiful little secret-Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. Our stunning campus features lush gardens, mature trees and walking trails throughout 24-acre grounds set against the backdrop of Lake Massasoit.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Requirements
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Good Faith Rate Range: $35.00 - $40.00
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services within a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility and senior living environment. Collaborate effectively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (601 salary observations; 1,306 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $77k (middle half $68k–$90k) | 11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $98k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%) | 601 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 1,306 active | 57,503 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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