Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers; Essex (CT); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers in Essex, CT is hiring a Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide to join our award-winning team. In this role you’ll assist physical therapists, help maintain a clean, efficient clinic, and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.

We value teamwork, professional growth, and a welcoming, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have an interest in health and wellness and flexibility to work during clinic hours year-round.

Qualifications

• Background in exercise science or related field.
• Previous PT aide experience is a plus.
• Must be available year-round with flexibility to work during clinic hours.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized therapy space.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally.
• Observe patients during treatment sessions and communicate feedback to the clinical team.
• Clean and sanitize treatment tables, equipment, and surfaces.
• Monitor and restock supplies as needed.
• Assist with front desk tasks: answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing payments.
• Perform light physical tasks including standing, squatting, bending, and walking.

Skills

Exercise science

PT aide experience

Job description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide in Essex, CT! Join an award-winning team at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) PTSMC is proud to be named a Top Workplace in Connecticut for 14 consecutive years and a Top Workplace USA for the past 5 years—and now we’re looking for a dedicated and dependable Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide to join our team in Essex, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in health and wellness, physical therapy, or exercise science to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment. In this role, you’ll assist physical therapists in the delivery of quality patient care while also helping to maintain a clean and efficient clinic environment.

• Support clinical staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized therapy space
• Greet patients warmly and professionally
• Observe patients during treatment sessions and communicate relevant feedback to the clinical team
• Clean and sanitize treatment tables, equipment, and common surfaces
• Monitor and restock supplies as needed
• Perform light physical tasks including standing, squatting, bending, and walking throughout the day
• Assist with front desk tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in exercise science or related field
• Previous experience as a physical therapy aide is a plus
• Must be available year-round with flexibility to work during clinic hours

Why Join PTSMC? PTSMC is a PT-owned, outpatient physical therapy practice that values teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care. We support our employees at all levels and foster a welcoming, collaborative environment built on mutual respect and shared purpose.

Our Mission: Improving the quality of people’s lives by providing:

• Unmatched experiences
• Clinical excellence
• Lifelong relationships

Who We Are: PTSMC is Connecticut’s largest private-practice physical therapy provider, wi th 37 locations statewide serving more than 35,000 pa tients annually. Since 2000, President and physical therapist Alan Balavender has grown the company using a unique partnership model that empowers clinicians to own and operate their own practices—more than 20 have done so and counting.

Our Reputation: We are known across the state for our patient-centered approach, clinical excellence, and commitment to returning individuals to the work, activities, and lifestyle they love following pain, injury, or surgery.

Our Culture – PT for Life: “PT for Life” reflects how we treat our patients, our coworkers, and our communities. We’re proud to have earned a World Class Net Promoter Score, consistent 5-star Google reviews, and repeated Top Workplace honors based on employee feedback around satisfaction and culture. We believe in building lifelong relationships—one person, one experience at a time.

Learn more about us: www.ptsmc.com

Be part of something meaningful—help others heal, grow professionally, and join a team that values you.