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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Glens Falls, New York

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

A Per Diem (primarily weekday coverage) Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Glens Falls, NY. Once part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local rosters as you wish. Must have SNF experience.

The Pines at Glens Falls is a 5-star Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation center located in Glens Falls, New York. This is a 120-bed facility with a 40 bed "Passport to Home Unit". The therapy department consists of a caring team of strong clinicians who work well together to achieve positive outcomes for the patients.

The therapists focus on returning people to the community as well as keeping our long-term Residents functioning at their maximum functional potential. Facility is close to Lake George with many attractions year round. Great area for food, entertainment and shopping!

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.

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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 therapy services within a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility setting. Collaborate effectively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or be license eligible in New York. Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeam collaborationClinical 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)). 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

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%

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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 Glens Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Median resident rent
$1,077/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Glens Falls, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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