Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$70k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
We’re seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant for a private outpatient clinic in Somerville, NJ. The schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 1 patient per hour. Salary ranges from $70K–$80K per year DOE, with full benefits.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment plans and assist with rehabilitation activities in an outpatient clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured environment with consistent hours and a focus on patient care.
Responsibilities
- Implement physical therapy treatments based on established care plans
- Lead patients through therapy exercises and activities
- Observe patient progress and make necessary updates to the treatment plan
- Maintain accurate patient records and session documentation
- Assist with patient education regarding treatment and recovery
- Associate degree in PTA
- Valid New Jersey PTA license
- Previous outpatient experience is preferred
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
Join a collaborative and patient-centered practice where you can make a direct impact on recovery and well-being.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in PTA and possess a valid New Jersey PTA license. Previous experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 601 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Gotham Enterprises 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.
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$30-$36/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Living in Somerville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $549k≈ 7.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,442/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.