Physical Therapy Assistant - Briarcliff Manor, NY

FOX Rehabilitation•Briarcliff Manor, NY

14h

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor, New York, and surrounding communities. The position is primarily based in a senior living community partner and follows FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, with care delivered where patients live. The PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and help improve strength, mobility, and confidence. The role is part of an interdisciplinary care team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX provides mentorship from a supervising PT and opportunities to grow clinical skills, caseload, and career. The position offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; benefits eligibility depends on employment type and, for part-time roles, minimum hours requirements. In New York, the standard base pay range is $24.04–$36.06 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more. FOX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, 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, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and walk extensively.
Ability to perform repetitive upper-extremity movements, drive to patient locations, and wear PPE when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.