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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Catskill, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

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Job Description

A Per Diem (must have weekday availability) Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Catskill, NY.

Come join our dynamic Rehab Team! Longevity of employment with staff working here for 20+ years shows dedication, commitment and a good work environment. OT, PT, SLP services are offered to our 138-bed facility. Varied diagnosis-s allow you to utilize your skills to the fullest.

Our multidisciplinary approach is used to either plan safe discharges or ease the transition to the next level of care. Moments away from the NYS thruway makes for an easy commute to work!

If you desire, comradery with a supportive team, receiving ongoing mentorship/growth and a fun work atmosphere, we will welcome you as our next team member.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Job Requirements

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting.

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Good Faith Rate Range: $35.00 - $40.00

A per-diem Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Benefits

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The Qualified Candidate Will

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services within a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility. Work collaboratively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safe transitions of care.

Requirements

Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible in the state of New York. Strong computer skills and experience with electronic documentation are required.

Key Skills

RehabilitationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeamworkCommunicationTime managementClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (758 salary observations; 1,836 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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 - PTA - Per Diem at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.6 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 weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.6
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 weekends
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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 5 weeks PTO to start (full/part-time)
Up to 6 weeks PTO after 5 years
Continuing Education program
401(k) with discretionary employer match
Flexible schedules
Mentor programs

Living in Catskill

Typical market rent
$1,475/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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