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Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62K - $100K

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Job Description

Guides Physical Therapist Assistants. Assists in administering physical therapy care programs; monitors and communicates patient’s progress to Physical Therapist and other medical/ allied health personnel. Maintains medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

1. Provides guidance to team members; coordinates assignments, and monitors work.

2. Provides input for the assessment and evaluation of staff performance.

3. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.

4. Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.

5. Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.

6. Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.

7. Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.

8. May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

9. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1. Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

2. Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

3.3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Physical Therapist Assistant administers direct patient care and monitors progress while coordinating assignments for the therapy team. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and a current New York State license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical records maintenanceStaff guidanceChart reviewPatient progress monitoringTeam coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (744 salary observations; 1,793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Northwell a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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