Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant
Open in 2 locations
Homeside Rehab posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
New York
2 open- $45–$80/hr
North Merrick, NY (opens in new tab)
Full & Part Time · Posted 6d ago
- $65–$80/hr
Syracuse, NY (opens in new tab)
Full & Part Time · Posted 3w ago
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).
Physical therapist assistants in New York: pay by town and employer
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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