Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
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Job Description

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) is accepting applications for a full-time or part-time Physical Therapist Assistant at our Norwich clinic.

* Join a supportive, team oriented work environment where employees report they “feel genuinely appreciated”

* Growth and Development opportunities for all clinicians, including clinical mentorship and clinical courses

* Specialization in areas of clinical interest encouraged, with financial support

* Work with and learn from both new and experienced PTs and PTAs

The right candidate for this job is a dedicated clinician who is passionate about helping others move and feel better, driven to continue to develop their clinical skills and looking for a fun, collaborative work environment.

Who We Are

PTSMC is Connecticut’s largest private-practice physical therapy provider, with 37 locations statewide serving more than 35,000 patients annually. Since 2000, President and physical therapist Alan Balavender has grown the company using a unique partnership model that empowers clinicians to own and operate their own practices—more than 20 have done so and counting.

Why Choose PTSMC?

PTSMC is a PT-owned Outpatient Physical Therapy practice that has been named one of Connecticut's "Top Workplaces" for 14 consecutive years and a Top Workplace USA for 4.

* Continued education including our Clinical Excellence Program and mentorship

* Physical Therapist-owned clinics and organization

* Growing company with locations in 33 towns across Connecticut

* Accessible and transparent company leadership

Responsibilities

* Provide and maintain appropriate high standards of clinical care to patients

* Take a “patient-first” approach to care by establishing a friendly, trustworthy rapport with patients

* Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally and achieve their goals

* Communicate effectively with physical therapists, physicians and other relevant healthcare providers

* Promote our “PT for Life” philosophy in community settings

Requirements

* Degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program

* Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility to apply

Benefits

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Disability insurance

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

Our Mission

We improve the quality of people's lives by providing:

* Unmatched experiences

* Clinical excellence

* Lifelong relationships

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and find out why clinicians choose PTSMC as their professional home

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPatient motivationCommunicationRehabilitationTeam collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (55 salary observations; 132 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (12,215 salary observations; 28,310 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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#2

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Motion Physical Therapy Group · Brookfield, Connecticut

$33-$39/hr
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$70k-$80k
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$29-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Norwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,827/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Hartford, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance