Telehealth Physical Therapist Assistant (Remote) - New York, NY

FOX Rehabilitation•New York, NY

8d•$75,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants in New York to provide virtual care to older adults as Virtual Care Specialists. The role primarily delivers one-on-one telehealth services using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, with in-person house calls, senior living community visits, and other patient care tasks as needed at the direction of the leadership team. The goal is to help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. The PTA implements individualized plans of care developed by a supervising Physical Therapist and provides evidence-based treatment. The role also involves completing clinical and administrative documentation in coordination with the supervising PT, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients, caregivers, and senior living staff. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and centered on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. Full-time and part-time employment pathways are available. In New York, the standard base pay range for a full-time role is $75,000–$115,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and FOX Flex (PRN) compensation is prorated. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, continuing education access, professional certification reimbursement, and career advancement pathways. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and opportunities to mentor students and emerging professionals.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Telehealth experience.
Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Current CPR certification.
Integrity, compassion, and enthusiasm.
Ability to exert medium physical effort, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
Ability to reposition patients, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform therapeutic activities.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults via telehealth, supplementing the virtual caseload with in-person house calls, senior living community visits, and other patient care tasks as needed at the direction of the leadership team.
Implement individualized plans of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist and deliver evidence-based treatment.
Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
Complete and submit clinical and administrative documentation accurately and within required timeframes, in coordination with the supervising PT and in accordance with applicable procedures, payer requirements, and audit standards.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including patient transfers, bed mobility, repositioning, and therapeutic activities.
Wear PPE when required.