Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) is accepting applications for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at our Windsor 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 38 locations across New England 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 years.
- Continued education including our Clinical Excellence Program and mentorship
- Physical Therapist-owned clinics and organization
- Growing company with locations in 38 towns across Connecticut and Massachusetts
- 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
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (197 salary observations; 880 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut vs national | $101k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+7%)197 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 297 active | 21,618 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment339 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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