40hpw Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$24.44-$43.7/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
40hpw; 8 hour shifts (8:30a-5p); every other weekend and rotating holidays
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs physical therapy treatment procedures following treatment programs/plans established by the Physical Therapist.
Follows established procedures and observes appropriate safety precautions in the application of heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity, traction, massage and therapeutic exercise.
Teaches patients and family when necessary, therapeutic exercises, body mechanics, use of adaptive equipment, ambulation with assistive devices, ADLs, use of wheelchairs, transfer techniques and special routines and/or programs.
- Assists the Physical Therapist in performing special tests and/or evaluations as needed.
- Maintain medical records with daily documentation of all care provided.
- Supervise and evaluate the function and technical performance of Aides and PTA students as needed.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required
Associate Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- One or two years of Physical Therapy clinical experience.
- Must have experience working in the Acute Care Inpatient setting.
Registration/Certification
P.T.A. License.
AHA BLS certification
Physical/Environmental Requirements
This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
Pay Range
$24.44 - $43.70
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment procedures and therapeutic exercises as established by the Physical Therapist. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and supervising aides and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess a valid P.T.A. license. One to two years of clinical experience in an acute care inpatient setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $51k–$91k | Physical Therapy median $77k (middle half $68k–$90k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 577 active | 21,744 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment602 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,914 in the last 30 days | 4,135 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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