Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem (PTA)- Richmond
How this pay compares
This posting states $30–$35 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New York post a median of $33.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$37.50, across 153 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
Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
What we offer our PTAs
- Highly competitive compensation
- Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
- Willing to hire and train new grad physical therapists!
- Career growth opportunities
- Weekly paychecks
- Employee recognition
- Flexible schedules
- Evening and weekend hours available
- Access to sate of the art technology
Duties of an exceptional therapist include
- Select therapy activities that follow the plan of care set out by the supervising occupational therapist
- Assist residents in carrying out daily activities.
- Monitor residents' performance in therapy activities, provide encouragement and document on residents as needed.
- Teach residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
- collaborate with the PT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & contributes to team effort
PTA Requirements Include
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program
- Current New York State PTA License
Sigma Health Rehab is recruiting for a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at our client facility , Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Staten Island, New York. Our team of compassionate physical, occupational, and speech therapists provides rehab services in a state-of-the-art rehab gym. Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, utilize your talents as an Physical Therapy Assistant to improve the lives of others.
From Sigma Health Rehab'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 Sigma Health Rehab
Sigma Health Rehab hires therapists, nursing assistants and nurses in New York and Ohio.
Hires in New York, OhioPay on its listings: 96.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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