Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

Orleans Community Health

Location:
United States, Medina

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a skilled, technical worker who administers Physical Therapy treatments to patients working under direction of and as an assistant to a Physical Therapist. The PTA ensures that quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York State Practice Act, the Hospital, and Physical Therapy standards. The PTA will be able to work with various patient populations, such as geriatric and pediatric.

Job Responsibility:

Assists the Physical Therapist in obtaining subjective and objective patient data for evaluation and re-evaluation purposes.
Administers treatment plan (group or individual) utilizing modalities, manual skills, therapeutic exercises, and/or functional activities/training as planned and prescribed by the Physical Therapist.
Completes documentation and routine paperwork on appropriate forms within prescribed time frames.
Assists with the overall efficiency of departmental operations.
Educates patients, families, caregivers, peers, students, and community members according to specific needs.
Participates in team communication in regards to patient care issues and hospital/departmental functions.
Maintains surveillance of environmental conditions as related to safety and infection control
Completes other and/or additional job related tasks as requested.

Requirements:

Successful completion of a 2 year APTA approved, college program for PTA which leads to an Associate’s degree.
The PTA must be eligible for State licensure or registration in New York State and in accordance with the Commissioners’ regulations.

What we offer:

Competitive pay and benefit package.
Earned PTO and sick leave.
Superior pension and retirement plans with employer contributions.
12% shift differential for working evening and night shifts.
Excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave package.
Tuition assistance.
Company, including dental, vision and no-cost life insurance.
Free parking.
Flexible scheduling.
Realistic staffing levels that offer downtime during the day.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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