Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$34-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Canton - Canton, MA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) MAB Community Services | Training & Rehabilitation Center (TRC)
- Location: Canton, MA
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Make a Difference
Empower Independence. Change Lives. Are you a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work makes a meaningful difference?
Join MAB Community Services at our Training and Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Canton, MA, where you'll help individuals with acquired brain injuries and complex rehabilitation needs improve mobility, build strength, gain confidence, and achieve greater independence.
Our TRC provides individualized rehabilitation services to adults participating in Massachusetts Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) waiver programs.
Through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, we help participants develop functional skills, improve their quality of life, and participate more fully in their communities.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, providing hands-on therapeutic interventions in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Services may take place at our center and, when appropriate, in participants' homes or community settings.
What You'll Do
Provide individualized physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist participants with therapeutic exercises and functional activities focused on strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, gait, and mobility.
Support participants in developing safe movement techniques, improving transfers, and increasing independence in everyday activities. Lead individual and small-group therapeutic activities tailored to participants' abilities, interests, and rehabilitation goals.
Help participants learn to safely use mobility aids, adaptive equipment, and other durable medical equipment. Monitor and document participant progress, treatment responses, and functional changes, communicating updates and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Educate participants, families, caregivers, and staff on exercises, safe mobility techniques, and strategies that support continued progress. Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary professionals to provide coordinated, participant-centered care.
Participate in therapeutic activities in clinical, home, and community settings as appropriate. Maintain accurate and timely treatment notes, progress documentation, and required billing records. What We're Looking For Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, or in rehabilitation settings preferred.
Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and safe patient handling. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and communication needs.
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and follow established treatment plans. A compassionate, patient-centered approach and a genuine passion for helping others achieve greater independence.
Why Join MAB Community Services? At MAB, we believe that meaningful progress happens when individuals are given the right support, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed.
As part of our rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals improve mobility, gain confidence, and become more independent. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with a full-time, Monday–Friday position.
Work in a collaborative environment alongside dedicated rehabilitation and healthcare professionals. Build meaningful connections with participants while supporting their individual goals and progress.
Gain valuable hands-on experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries and complex rehabilitation needs. Grow professionally through interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing education, and practical rehabilitation experience. Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, improve their mobility, and live more independently, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join MAB Community Services in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
MAB Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the individuals we serve.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help participants improve mobility and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to document progress and educate participants and caregivers on safe movement techniques.
Requirements
Requires a current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license and graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Candidates should have CPR/First Aid certification and experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries or neurological conditions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (509 salary observations; 1,382 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$79k | Physical Therapy median $80k (middle half $71k–$88k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $99k median in Massachusetts | $94k nationally (+5%)509 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 565 active | 21,760 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment590 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at MAB Community Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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