Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Interim HealthCare - New Hampshire is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team in Portsmouth, NH. In this role, you will work under the direction of licensed physical therapists to help patients improve mobility, manage pain, and regain independence in the comfort of their homes and communities.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care and enjoy building meaningful relationships while helping others achieve their rehabilitation goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in carrying out individualized treatment plans
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation treatments to patients
  • Observe and document patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising physical therapist
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records and clinical documentation
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment
  • Educate patients and family members on therapy goals, exercises, and home care techniques
  • Support patients with compassionate, respectful, and professional care

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program
  • Current New Hampshire PTA license or certification in good standing
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach to care
  • Home health experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families

About Us

Interim HealthCare - New Hampshire has proudly served communities throughout New Hampshire with exceptional home healthcare and hospice services. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for every patient through compassionate, personalized care delivered by dedicated healthcare professionals.

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further.

We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated. ©2023 Interim HealthCare Inc.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationMultidisciplinary CollaborationHome Health Care

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Hampshire?
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Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $75k (middle half $64k–$78k)57 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Hampshire164 active22,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Interim HealthCare - NH & Maine Parent 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.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

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#2

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Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

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$30-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interim HealthCare - NH & Maine Parent

Home Health Care Services
Manchester, NH

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Weekly Pay
Professional Growth
Continuing Education

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$916k
Typical market rent
$3,068/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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