Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$31 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $35.66 an hour, the middle half $33.63–$39.41, across 54 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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About the job
Salary is determined based on individual experience, and the range may not include differentials which are based on team assignment. The salary range posted reflects the starting salary for the position and does not represent the maximum potential earnings.
*$2,000 Sign-on Bonus
Make an Impact Every Day!
By helping students with autism build confidence, strength, and independence.
What You’ll Do
- Implement individualized treatment and exercise programs that support each student’s motor and mobility goals
- Deliver treatment plans and exercise programs based on Physical Therapy assessments and IEP goals
- Train staff on adaptive equipment use and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Support classroom and residential accommodations
What You’ll Love
- Collaborate in a supportive interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, APE, BCBA, and Education Teams)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement plans
- Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
- Working in a mission-driven organization making a lasting impact on children’s lives
What You’ll Need
- Associate’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
- State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Three years of pediatric experience preferred (experience with autism or developmental disabilities a plus).
- Strong communication, teamwork, and observation skills.
What We Do
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is a global leader in autism education and research. We provide a comprehensive structure to help children and young adults with autism through evidence-based services in home-based, day, and residential programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.
NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued. We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community. For more information, please visit: https://www.necc.org/dei/
*Sign-on bonuses can be adjusted or canceled at any time. All sign-on bonuses are confirmed at the time the formal offer is accepted and noted in the formal employment offer letter.
From New England Center for Children's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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