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Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify for CPT when your program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded component of your curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and the work setting, outpatient clinic, hospital, or rehab facility, must align with your degree's learning objectives.
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Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
Why Choose ATI?
At ATI, you join a team at the forefront of MSK care, with a strong track record of outcomes, reputation, and growth opportunities.
- Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.
- Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.
- Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.
- Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.
- Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.
Clinician Support and Development
At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.
- Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.
- Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training.
- Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Benefits Highlights
We offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
- 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
- Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
- Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
- And more!
Responsibilities
You will be empowered to make a difference for your patients: provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, while fostering a strong relationship with each patient to help them achieve their functional goals.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.
ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
Virtual Employee? No
Salary Range
$30.00 - $39.00 hourly
Location/Org Data : Dept Number
2010
ReqID
2026-28754
Job Locations
US-MA-Newton
Job Category
Outpatient Rehab - Clinical Licensed Staff
Pay Class
Full Time
Overview
Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
Why Choose ATI?
At ATI, you join a team at the forefront of MSK care, with a strong track record of outcomes, reputation, and growth opportunities.
- Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.
- Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.
- Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.
- Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.
- Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.
Clinician Support and Development
At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.
- Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.
- Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training.
- Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Benefits Highlights
We offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
- 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
- Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
- Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
- And more!
Responsibilities
You will be empowered to make a difference for your patients: provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, while fostering a strong relationship with each patient to help them achieve their functional goals.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.
ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
Virtual Employee? No
Salary Range
$30.00 - $39.00 hourly
Location/Org Data : Dept Number
2010
ReqID
2026-28754
Job Locations
US-MA-Newton
Job Category
Outpatient Rehab - Clinical Licensed Staff
Pay Class
Full Time
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Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, PTA roles qualify for CPT when your academic program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded or credit-bearing component of your curriculum. The placement must be directly related to your degree field, and your DSO must authorize it before your start date. Outpatient clinics, hospital rehab units, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies are all eligible settings as long as the work aligns with your program's learning objectives.
Can I do CPT at multiple clinical sites during the same semester?
Yes, but each site requires a separate CPT authorization from your DSO. Your I-20 must be updated to reflect each employer, and the combined hours across all sites must still be classified as part-time CPT if you're staying under 20 hours per week during the academic term. Full-time CPT, defined by USCIS as 20 or more hours per week, uses your OPT eligibility if you accumulate 12 or more months of it, so track your hours carefully across every authorized placement.
What documents do I need from a PTA employer to get CPT authorized?
Your DSO typically requires a signed offer letter or clinical affiliation agreement that specifies your start date, end date, weekly hours, job title, and employer address. Some programs also require a description of clinical duties confirming the work is within the PTA scope of practice. Collect these documents before approaching your DSO, since incomplete paperwork is the most common reason CPT authorizations are delayed.
How do I find Physical Therapist Assistant employers who are open to F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter PTA job listings by employers with verified visa sponsorship filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes including CPT. Many healthcare systems and outpatient rehab networks accept CPT students as part of their clinical education partnerships, but they don't always advertise it. Reaching out directly to the clinical education coordinator, rather than HR, often gets a faster response on CPT eligibility.
Does CPT as a PTA affect my ability to get H-1B sponsorship later?
CPT itself does not hurt your H-1B visa eligibility, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT. Since OPT is the most common bridge to H-1B sponsorship, most F-1 PTA students structure their placements as part-time CPT during the semester to preserve that option. USCIS does not count part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, against your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it.