Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Merrimack County Nursing Home - Boscawen, NH 03303Position Type: Part TimeJoin Our Team at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant.
About Us
Located in New Hampshire’s scenic Capital Region, our facility offers therapists the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying easy access to Concord’s historic downtown, local parks, and year-round outdoor recreation.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to resident-centered care, Merrimack County Nursing Home is the perfect place for you.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement established plans of care in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding high standards of quality care for residents within the nursing home facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$80k)62 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Hampshire | 164 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Boscawen
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $473k
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.