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FOX Rehabilitation
Oceanside, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant- Oceanside, NY

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.04-$36.06/hr

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Job Description

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Oceanside, NY, and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.

This opportunity is ideal for PTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising PT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.

If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress

Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress

Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards

Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed

Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.

Why PTAs Love Working with FOX

  • Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
  • A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
  • Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
  • The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
  • A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
  • A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
  • A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
  • Employment Types Available
  • FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
  • Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
  • Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
  • PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits

Ways to Earn More with FOX

  • Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
  • Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
  • Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
  • Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content

Compensation & Benefits

FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education access
  • Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
  • Access to advanced technology and tools
  • Supportive, clinician-driven culture

Qualifications

  • Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current CPR certification
  • Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Physical Requirements
  • FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
  • Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly

Performing CPR

  • Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
  • Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
  • Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
  • Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
  • Wearing PPE when required

Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across Oceanside, NY, and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.

Contact FOX Now!

Cameron Broas

Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist cameron.broas@foxrehab.org

856-638-8132

You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!

FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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In New York, the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $36.06 an hour with an opportunity to earn more.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individualized Treatment PlanningTherapeutic Exercise InstructionPatient Progress MonitoringBed Mobility AssistancePatient MotivationCare CoordinationInterdisciplinary CollaborationIn-Home CareGeriatric Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (758 salary observations; 1,836 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$50k–$75kPhysical Therapy median $71k (middle half $62k–$74k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$98k median in New York$94k nationally (+5%)758 state / 15,056 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York1,836 active57,503 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About FOX Rehabilitation

Wellness and Fitness Services
Cherry Hill, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education access
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness referral incentives
Compensation for blog articles or social content

Living in Oceanside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$774k
Median resident rent
$2,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.