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Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant

Homeside Rehab$45–$80/hr2 locations in United StatesFull & Part TimePosted 6d ago

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New York

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How this pay compares

This posting states $45–$80 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 above 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

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Homeside Rehab – Merrick, NY 11566

Homeside Rehab is seeking compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join our growing home care team serving Merrick, NY 11566 .

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled therapy services according to the established plan of care
  • Implement treatment interventions under the direction of a supervising PT or OT
  • Help patients improve strength, mobility, functional abilities, and independence
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising therapist
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, supervising therapists, and office staff
  • Follow all clinical, documentation, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

  • Active New York State PTA or OTA license
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, organized, and able to work independently in a home care setting
  • Basic computer skills for electronic documentation
  • Previous home health, outpatient, assisted living, or skilled nursing experience preferred, but not required

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Part-time and per diem opportunities
  • Referral bonus
  • Therapist of the Month bonus
  • Supportive clinical and administrative team
  • Opportunity to grow your caseload based on your availability

Apply today to join Homeside Rehab!

For questions, contact Jan at jan@homesiderehab.com or (718) 377-5000 ext. 104 .

From Homeside Rehab's job posting for North Merrick, NY, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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