Pays $29.23-$44/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$71k (8 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time PTA in skilled nursing. $29.23-$44/hr. Adirondack location near Gore Mountain. 4-star CMS facility.
Join Elderwood as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing, Adirondacks in Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.23 - $44/hr.
- Gas Allowance Stipend
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Continued Education
- 401K with Employer Matching
- Generous PTO & Holiday Package
- Employee Referral Bonus up to $2,000
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Elderwood in Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled therapy treatments to residents to improve their mobility, strength, and independence. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to document progress and maintain accurate departmental records.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an approved physical therapy assistant program and hold a valid New York State license. Current CPR/BLS certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (963 salary observations; 1,490 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant at Elderwood 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 physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 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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