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Buffalo, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

RATE: $23 - $25/hr. (depending on experience)

SHIFT: Full-Time 

Location: Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville, NY

Job Description

A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the
Physical Therapist. This individual assists the Physical Therapist in providing
physical therapy services within their scope of training as selected/delegated
by the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy
modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs,
providing gait and balance training using specific equipment, documenting
progress, conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident
program modifications, assisting with evaluative techniques, participating in
care planning, and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.

Requirements

* AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and Certificate
of Registration in New York State
* CPR certification
* Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
* Able to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare disciplines
* Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of
physical therapy, including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis,
precautions/contraindications, and current treatment protocols
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

* Weekly Paychecks
* Same-Day Pay Options
* Health, Dental, Life Insurance
* Retirement/401k
* Clinically Complex Positions

Apply today to join a team committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming
environment for our residents and staff!

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Gait trainingDocumentationPatient assessmentCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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<$80k
4
$80k-90k
1
$92k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs

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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Elderwood · Town of Johnsburg, New York

$29.23-$44/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness · New City, New York

$30.00 to $40.00 Hourly
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

$31-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$30-$39/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly Paychecks
Same-Day Pay Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement/401k