Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient
How this pay compares
This posting states $35 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 within 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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Workplace injuries
Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River reported 61 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,172,533 hours worked: 3.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 3.9 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Southcoast Hospitals Group
Medicare gives Southcoast Hospitals Group 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Massachusetts's hospitals average 3.2). 78% 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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Medicare lists Southcoast Hospitals Group as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
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
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
We are searching for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant-Inpatient
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift with minimum one weekend shift every 4 weeks, 2 minor holidays 1 major; shift varies
Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under direction of individually assigned Team Leader, Rehabilitation Services or Designee, perform a variety of patient care and related duties within and in support of the Rehabilitation Services Department.
Qualifications
- An Associates Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
- Current Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
- One (1) year of experience is preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
- Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $35.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Rotation Schedule Requirement
minimum one weekend shift every 4 weeks, 2 minor holidays 1 major
From Southcoast Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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