Physical Therapy Assistant- Washingtonville, NY

FOX Rehabilitation•Washingtonville, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Washingtonville, New York, and surrounding communities. The role 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 and help patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The position offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. FOX describes opportunities to develop clinical skills, grow a caseload and career, and build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; the standard New York base pay range is $24.04–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.

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 exerting medium physical effort: 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, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities 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 their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible roles.
Dental insurance for eligible roles.
Vision insurance for eligible roles.
401(k) with company match.
Continuing education access.
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
Access to advanced technology and tools.
Employee referral bonuses.
Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients with continued care from a FOX Fitness Specialist.
Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.