Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
- 59%of Physical Therapy listings state pay
- $1sign-on bonus · 24% of Physical Therapy listings offer it
- +19%Physical Therapy listings, last 30 days
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Job Description
Company Description
PT Plus is a well-respected and established outpatient orthopedic clinic in Clinton, NJ providing care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers and preventative care.
Our modern state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to offer our patients an excellent opportunity to reach their optimal functional abilities. Managed and operated by physical therapists mandates that patient care is our number one priority. Physical Therapy Plus takes pride in the level of personal and compassionate care delivered, emphasizing an evidenced-based approach to rehabilitation and exercise.
Job Description
PT Plus is looking for a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to provide coverage in our outpatient clinic. If you are passionate about providing quality care and looking for a supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply!
Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to serve others, learn, and grow! Our ideal candidate shows strong emphasis on excellent patient care, quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
- A self-starter who has a strong work ethic and is team-oriented in nature.
- Excellent communication and people skills
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited college with an APTA curriculum
- Current state licensure
- New or recent graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply
Additional Information
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $25.00-$30.00. Pay is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
- Excellent full-time benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous Paid Time Off, and more
- Sign-on bonus
- Continuing education
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
- Employee discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
Compensation: USD 25.00 - USD 30.00 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide clinical coverage in an outpatient orthopedic setting, focusing on rehabilitation and preventative care. They are responsible for delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care while maintaining high standards of efficiency and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (180 salary observations; 381 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- On-site
Living in Clinton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $577k
- Median resident rent
- $1,881/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.