Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$59k-$93k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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. Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
2. Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
3. Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
4. Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
5. Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
6. May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
7. 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 Therapy Assistant in New York State, required.
- OR
- Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
- 3.1-3 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 Physical Therapist Assistant administers direct patient care according to physician prescriptions and monitors patient progress. 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 or limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Additionally, 1-3 years of relevant professional experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 846 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky 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 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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