Pays $23-$25/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (8 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Full-time PTA in Cheektowaga, NY. $23-$25/hr, weekly pay, health benefits.
Join Confidential Employer as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $23-$25/hr in Town of Cheektowaga, New York, United States. PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) RATE: $23 - $25/hr. (depending on experience) SHIFT: Full-Time JOB DESCRIPTION: A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23 - $25/hr.
- Weekly Paychecks
- Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance
- Retirement/401k
- Clinically Complex Positions
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including exercise, gait training, and ADL support. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and participating in care planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and a valid New York State Certificate of Registration. Additionally, they must possess CPR certification and the physical ability to lift between 50-100 lbs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (954 salary observations; 1,470 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,712 salary observations; 47,236 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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