Physical Therapy Assistant

Stern At Home Therapy•Port Jervis, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a full-time or part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments at an established assisted living facility in Port Jervis, New York. The role offers a consistent, facility-based caseload without travel between patients or home visits. The PTA works under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists, who establish each patient's plan of care and provide ongoing clinical oversight. PTAs do not perform evaluations. The position serves a primarily geriatric population and involves individualized treatment to support strength, balance, mobility, endurance, safety, and functional independence. Full-time and part-time W-2 and 1099 compensation options are listed. Compensation is per visit, with tiered rates for full-time roles and fixed rates for part-time roles. W-2 benefits vary by schedule and include benefits such as insurance coverage or stipends, paid time off for full-time clinicians, retirement matching, student loan repayment assistance, CEU support, commuter assistance, and provided equipment.

Requirements

Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in New York.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with supervising Physical Therapists and facility staff.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric, assisted living, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments at a single assisted living facility.
Carry out individualized plans of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Help patients improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, safety, and overall functional independence.
Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and other interventions outlined in the plan of care.
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Communicate with patients, families, facility staff, supervising Physical Therapists, and interdisciplinary care team members.
Coordinate with Stern's administrative team regarding scheduling and patient care.