Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$28-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | Hawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Hawaii | 105 active | 22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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