Physical Therapist Assistant
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from $30/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: Millbury, MA
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- PRN and part-time are also available
- Compensation: hourly rate from $30/hr to $35/hr based on experience
Our Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) to provide exceptional patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.
Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Central MA location. We have a strong relationship with area high school sports medicine programs, physican group and total joint program. We see a divers patient population including sports med, pre/post op and general ortho. Excellent mentorship available!
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License (or license in process)
- CPR Certification
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (450 salary observations; 1,330 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,150 salary observations; 55,931 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Select Physical Therapy 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Living in Millbury
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $499k
- Typical market rent
- $2,404/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.