PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
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This posting states $35 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New York post a median of $33.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$36.52, across 139 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 (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Join our Team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury!
We are a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY, specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning, Neurobehavioral Disorders, and Complex Medical Recovery. Our facility is designed to promote re-acquisition of cognitive, physical and social skills in a naturalistic setting, and we are currently seeking a PTA Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team on a per diem basis.
Responsibilities
- Review requests for music therapy and physician's orders
- Interview residents to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy
- Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents
- Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician
- Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews
- Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room/area
- Demonstrate procedures involved in the treatment process to residents and staff personnel
- Perform physical therapy in resident rooms as necessary
- Reassure residents before and after therapy treatment
- Prepare residents for treatment by dressing and positioning them
- Instruct and supervise residents during therapy
- Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary
- Recommend modifications and changes in the resident's therapy treatment as indicated
- Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident's response to the care
Requirements
- Must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapist Assistant
- Must hold a valid state license
Why Work with Us
- $35 Hour
- Opportunity to work with a unique and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility
- Enjoy our rural 39-acre campus with naturalistic settings, shops, library, music studio, post office, cafe, clubhouse, lounge, art studio, hair salon, gym, and park with walking/jogging path
- Be part of a team that is committed to REBUILDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
If you are a motivated and compassionate PTA looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply to join our team!
From Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury
Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a 280 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury)-bed nursing home in Lake Katrine, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury
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