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Progressive Health
Queens, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $38 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Industrial Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health Services, LLC – Queens, NY

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!
  • Starting at $38/HR!

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our industrial division with injury prevention services onsite for a major airline carrier at the JFK Airport.

We strive to increase the industrial athlete’s ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment.

This position will strategically support employees by providing occupational care, ergonomic support/training, education, and coaching. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • Consistent, full-time day shift schedule
  • Wednesday 10AM-8PM, Thursday/Saturday 9AM-7PM, Friday 8AM-6PM
  • Shift differential for Saturday work
  • Annual bonus potential!

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands in order to make ergonomic recommendations for the purposes of preventing more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring
  • 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
  • Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements
  • Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • 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' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
  • The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
  • Ergonomic and/or occupational health experience
  • Previous experience with public speaking in a training environment is preferred
  • A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What You Get from Us

  • Opportunity for important work/life balance
  • Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
  • A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
  • Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

About ProgressiveHealth

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more!

We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing ergonomic assessments, conducting training sessions, and guiding employees through operational simulations to prevent musculoskeletal conditions. Responsibilities also include proactive injury prevention, assessment, medical triage according to OSHA standards, and maintaining accurate documentation for continuous health improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant and maintain CPR/AED certification. Preferred qualifications include basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, along with experience in ergonomics or occupational health.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Data Analysis

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (752 salary observations; 1,816 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 Physical Therapist Assistant at Progressive Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

1
$67k
5
$70k-75k
0
$75k-80k
2
$83k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

US Physical Therapy · Oakdale, New York

$31-$40/hr
#2

New Graduate Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

US Physical Therapy · Rockville Centre, New York

$31-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Shift Differential for Saturday
Annual Bonus Potential
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance