Physical Therapist Assistant

About the Job

Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

LeRoy, NY | Full-Time | W-2

About the Role

Stern at Home Therapy is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team full-time in LeRoy, NY . This unique position provides the opportunity to treat patients both within our facility and throughout the surrounding community, allowing you to build meaningful relationships while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll help patients regain mobility, improve function, and maximize independence across a variety of clinical settings.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Deliver care to patients in our LeRoy facility and throughout the surrounding community.
• Carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Monitor the patient's progress and communicate any changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with home and community environment observations, as appropriate, to support patient safety and treatment planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, company, and professional practice standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license (required).
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, outpatient, home health, or community-based rehabilitation preferred.
• Comfortable treating patients in both facility and community settings.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient care skills.
• Strong documentation and electronic medical record (EHR) experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for community visits.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary or pay-per-visit compensation based on experience.
• W-2 or 1099 Employment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Continuing Education (CEU) Support
• Commuter Assistance Package
• Quarterly Wellness Stipend
• Childcare Assistance
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?

At Stern at Home Therapy, we believe exceptional patient outcomes begin with exceptional clinicians. We provide our therapists with the flexibility, support, and resources they need to thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults throughout their communities. If you're looking for a collaborative team, diverse clinical experience, and the opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team redefining rehabilitation through compassionate, patient-centered care.

About the Company

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About Us

At Stern at Home Therapy, we believe great care starts with taking care of the people who provide it. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional therapy in the place patients feel safest, home. But we can't do that without building an environment where our therapists feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

For Our Therapists

You're not just staff here; you're the driving force behind our vision. That's why we invest heavily in the tools, mentorship, and resources you need to grow, whether you're just starting or leading a specialty practice. We celebrate wins, encourage professional development, and make sure you have what you need to focus on what matters most: your patients.

For Our Patients

Every therapy plan we build is custom, because no two recoveries look the same. We focus on real comfort and real progress, not one-size-fits-all treatment.

For Our Partners

Our medical associates and partner organizations count on us for financial reliability and consistent, dependable care delivery. That stability is part of what makes Stern a place people want to build a career.

Our Story

Stern at Home Therapy didn't start with a business plan. It started with listening. In our early years, our founders built outpatient services for seniors, and quickly learned that the biggest barrier to good care wasn't quality. It was getting there. Patients were skipping appointments simply because the commute was too hard.

So we brought care home instead. What began as a solution to a scheduling problem became a movement rooted in genuine relationships, the kind where you become a trusted name in someone's family, not just a provider on a schedule.

Years later, that same philosophy drives everything we do. We've grown, but we haven't forgotten why we started: because convenience and connection shouldn't be trade-offs in healthcare, and neither should having a job you actually love.