Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Per Diem

Make Movement Matter. Change Lives Every Day.

Are you a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wants more than a routine clinical role? Do you thrive in hands‑on, meaningful work where your skills directly improve someone’s quality of life? Join our interdisciplinary team and help individuals achieve greater comfort, mobility, and independence through thoughtful, person‑centered rehabilitation services.

This is a dynamic, highly interactive role for a PTA who enjoys collaboration, problem‑solving, and being a trusted clinical resource.

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Rehab Services, you will deliver rehabilitative and range‑of‑motion services to individuals served, while playing a key role in equipment management, evaluations, and staff training.

• Providing range of motion and rehabilitative services as referred by the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (ITT), using skilled manual techniques and safe lifting (up to approximately 60 lbs).
• Assisting with equipment weaning, maintaining schedules, and monitoring progress to support functional outcomes.
• Supporting the Physical Therapist by coordinating and securing clinic visits related to equipment concerns, and accompanying individuals to appointments as needed.
• Ensuring all required documentation and paperwork are prepared and transported for clinic visits.
• Assisting with annual and quarterly evaluations, including:
  • Transporting individuals in wheelchairs (combined weight up to approximately 140 lbs)
  • Observing individuals in adaptive equipment
  • Taking goniometer readings of all extremities
  • Bending, kneeling, stooping, and visually assessing positioning and alignment
• Providing weekly observations of individuals on assigned teams and submitting written recommendations to leadership.
• Delivering hands‑on training and in‑service follow‑up to direct care and clinical staff on positioning, equipment application, and range of motion techniques.
• Attending annual evaluations and presenting oral reports in the absence of the Physical Therapist.
• Applying, monitoring, adjusting, repairing, or altering adaptive equipment to ensure proper fit, safety, and condition.
• Completing designated sections of Medicaid Justification Forms accurately and on time.
• Serving as a clinical resource on rehabilitative and mobility‑related issues.

• Current New York State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Strong clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills
• Comfort working in a hands‑on, physically active role
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to person‑centered, respectful, and compassionate care
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, standing, kneeling, and manual dexterity

• Mission‑driven work where your skills truly matter
• Per diem role – flexible schedule of approximately 6 hours per week
• Diverse responsibilities—no two days look the same
• Strong collaboration with PTs, OTs, nursing, and direct care teams
• Opportunity to teach, mentor, and influence best practices
• A role where clinical judgment and creativity are valued