Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$25-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Rate: $25- $28/hour (depending on experience)
- Shift: Full-Time
Openings
Harris Hill Nursing Facility Williamsville NY
Northgate Health Care Facility N. Tonawanda NY and Autumn View in Hamburg NY.
The McGuire Group is looking to add a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to its rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services that help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall function. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximize independence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist
- Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
- Monitor resident progress and communicate treatment updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Complete required documentation, treatment records, and care plan updates accurately and timely
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy techniques, exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment
- Assist with discharge planning, home exercise programs, and equipment recommendations
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes
- Participate in staff training, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Valid New York State Physical Therapist Assistant License required
- Newly licensed Physical Therapist Assistants encouraged to apply
- Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (579 salary observations; 2,050 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$58k | Physical Therapy median $71k (middle half $63k–$74k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)579 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 814 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York physical therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment877 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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