Pays $70k-$80k
Physical Therapist Assistant - Midtown Manhattan
About the Role
Outpatient physical therapy in Midtown Manhattan. $70K-$80K. Student loan repayment, CEU stipend, 401k match. New grads welcome.
Join Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Midtown Manhattan in New York, New York, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70K - $80K
- CME allowance: $1,500.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Mentorship Programs
- Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
- In-house CEU Opportunities
- One Medical paid membership
- Mental Health benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy in New York, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for executing patient treatments and setting clear expectations for clinical progress. They must provide high-quality care while maintaining excellent customer service and collaborating with the broader clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York. A passion for physical and occupational therapy and a commitment to clinical excellence are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (563 salary observations; 844 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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