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Engage Senior Therapy
Bedford, New Hampshire

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

At Engage Senior Therapy, we provide on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to senior living communities across New England.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, relationship-centered care that helps patients maintain mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives.

Engage fosters strong clinical collaboration and a supportive environment where team members continue to grow while making a meaningful impact every day.

Engage Senior Therapy, a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team, delivering compassionate care at assisted living facilities in Bedford, NH. This is your chance to empower the geriatric and senior population to regain strength, mobility, and independence while working in a supportive environment.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, You Will

  • Assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care, according to the therapist’s treatment plan.
  • Assist patients, as necessary with walking, transferring, and dressing.
  • Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
  • Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Adhere to company policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards as required.

Deliver care at one or more assisted living locations, providing meaningful services to a diverse group of seniors

Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies for maintaining functional independence and a better quality of life

Document patient care services in compliance with state and facility standards using EMR

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops

Why Join Engage?

  • Flexible scheduling to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Four weeks of PTO plus 6 paid holidays annually.
  • 401(k) with a match and a bonus incentive plan.
  • Continuing education reimbursement and access to unlimited online CEUs through MedBridge.
  • Career growth with opportunities to advance to leadership roles or other specialized areas of interest.
  • Specialized geriatric-focused mentorship programs for both new grads and experienced clinicians.

About You

  • Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant license.
  • Passion for delivering quality, evidence-based patient care.
  • An interest in working with the senior population.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Drive to continually learn and grow.

Engage invests in a culture of inclusion and positivity and encourage all to apply to our open roles. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Engage is a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct patient care at assisted living facilities by following established treatment plans and assisting patients with mobility and daily activities. They are also responsible for documenting care in the EMR and educating patients and families on home exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold an active license. A passion for geriatric care and strong interpersonal communication skills are required for this role.

Key Skills

Mobility assistanceTransfer assistanceDocumentationPatient educationEvidence-based practice

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).

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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$684k
Typical market rent
$2,657/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Engage Senior Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashua, New Hampshire
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance
4 weeks PTO plus 6 paid holidays
401(k) with match
Bonus incentive plan
Continuing education reimbursement
Unlimited online CEUs via MedBridge
Geriatric-focused mentorship