Physical Therapist Assistant
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $24–$30 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New York post a median of $33.88 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$37.50, across 156 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in New York earn a median of $30.82 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).
Physical therapist assistants in New York: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Ithaca, NY (200 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Staffing at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 10.9 residents at an average hour (New York's middle home: 11.1); 43.1% of its nursing staff left in a year (New York: 38.3%); Medicare staffing rating 2 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
Licensed in another state?
New York is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
$2000 Sign on Bonus Available We are seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant with an active New York State PTA License. We are looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of experienced Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for the treatment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services. Requires strong skills in:
- Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms after reviewing their medical history
- Develop an individualized treatment plan, tailored to the specific goals of the resident made by the Physical Therapist
- Instructing and counseling patients using a variety of treatment techniques including: Manual therapy, Therapeutic exercises, Modalities, Gait training, ect.
- Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress; adapting treatment plans accordingly
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families on what to expect from the recovery process
- Communicating with IDT on patient’s needs, to maximize outcomes.
PTA Requirements
- A minimum of an Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Has current PTA license (or is license-eligible) in New York State
From Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center)-bed nursing home in Ithaca, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Based in Ithaca, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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