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Tonawanda, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$28/hr

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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

Mobility TrainingStrength TrainingBalance TrainingPatient DocumentationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$58kPhysical 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New York814 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
3
<$75k
1
$78k
1
$83k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
9
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

US Physical Therapy · Floral Park, New York

$31-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Tonawanda

Typical market rent
$1,306/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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