Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$35/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance

Training & Development

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed.

Assistants also record accurate patient records, set up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety

  • Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
  • Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
  • Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
  • Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

  • Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
  • Familiarity with
  • The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment

Key Skills

Patient careExercise assistancePosture correctionRecord keepingEquipment setupSafety complianceTreatment plan administrationMobility supportPatient motivation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Hawaii, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$109k (56 salary observations; 177 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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 Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Hawaii?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Hawaii vs national$109k median in Hawaii$94k nationally (+16%)56 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerHawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Hawaii105 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem

$40-$45/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Wahiawa Physical Therapy

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Training & development

Living in Wahiawa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$846k
Typical market rent
$2,457/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.0
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Urban Honolulu, HI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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