Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$27-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: Auburn, MA
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- PRN and part-time are also available
- Compensation: hourly rate from $27/hr to $40/hr based on experience
Our Saco Bay PT 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.
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused physical therapist to join our team in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment treating a wide variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions while helping patients return to the activities they love.
Our clinic sees a diverse population ranging from post-surgical patients to active individuals and athletes. We are looking for a therapist who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and values providing high quality, individualized care.
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 Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (53 salary observations; 298 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maine vs national | $95k median in Maine | $94k nationally (+2%)53 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maine | 150 active | 22,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maine physical therapist listings (all specialties): 50% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 17% offer loan repayment170 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Saco Bay PT a 6.0 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.
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Auburn
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $338k
- Typical market rent
- $1,706/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.