Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant
25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.
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vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · NY adjusted
69% below median for Psychologist in NY — negotiate
Accepting this costs you $348k over 3 years
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Job Description
About the Role
Join ProgressiveHealth as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Temporary, $38/hr in United States. Industrial Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health Services, LLC – Queens, NY * We are looking for temporary coverage during a staff member’s leave of absence. * Starting at $38/HR!
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting in
- person ergo/lift training sessions in a small classroom setting
- Guiding employees through an operational simulation with observations and feedback
- Providing proactive injury prevention, injury care, assessment, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural education and/or escalation of medical care if needed
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
- Basic knowledge of workers'
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join ProgressiveHealth as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Temporary, $38/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant at Progressive Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Progressive Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Queens, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapist Assistant, Injury Prevention, Occupational Care, Ergonomic Support, Ergonomic Assessments, Lift Training, Operational Simulation, Injury Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing occupational care, ergonomic support, education, and coaching to industrial athletes to safely perform job duties and decrease injury risk through early intervention. Key duties include conducting ergonomic assessments, leading training sessions, guiding operational simul...
Benefits package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with Company Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2mo ago
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