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Physical Therapist Assistant

Highland Care Center logoHighland Care Center$31–$41/hrQueens, NYFull TimePosted 1w ago

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This posting states $31–$41 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New York post a median of $35.50 an hour, the middle half $32.75–$41.43, across 67 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in New York earn a median of $30.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Highland Care Center is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) .

While working here, you will enjoy

  • Employee Engagement Activities
  • Positive work environment
  • Excellent Training
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits
  • 1099 or W2

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
  • Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
  • Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures
  • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice
  • Requires good organizational and time management skills
  • Requires good verbal and written communication skills

Contact

Paige Reyes

Talent Acquisition Specialist

214.273.2992

Preyes@QRMHealth.com

From Highland Care Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Highland Care Center

Highland Care Center is a 320 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Highland Care Center, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Jamaica, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Highland Care Center

Based in Jamaica, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 83.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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