Physical Therapy Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems$26.15–$39.21/hrGreat Barrington, MAFull timePosted 4d agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $26.15–$39.21 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $35.49 an hour, the middle half $34.02–$38.22, across 58 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $38.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Fairview Hospital
Medicare gives Fairview Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Massachusetts's hospitals average 3.2). 88% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Massachusetts hospitals by rating.
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Massachusetts is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Massachusetts license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
- This position may involve both acute care, outpatient care, group programs, community programs and supervising students periodically.
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- Provides treatments for patients with a wide variety of disabilities to help them achieve a maximum level of functional independence. Documents patient care and results of treatment, appropriately in the medical record to comply with policies and procedures of the department and regulatory agencies.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- Two years experienced preferred. Entry-level acceptable.
- Education and Training:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical therapist assistant with an Associate’s degree in area of major.
- Ability to comprehend and write the English language.
- License, Certification & Registration:
- MAPTA - MA Physical Therapy Assistant License.
- CPR - CPR is required.
- Other Requirements:
- -Must possesses sight/hearing senses or use prostheses that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met. Ability to use: Rehab equipment including but not limited to: splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, ADL equipment and modalities. Must be able to work indoors, and outside, in-patients rooms, therapy gyms, occasionally in a patient’s home and in the community.
From Berkshire Health Systems's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Berkshire Health Systems hires nurses, nursing assistants and imaging techs in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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