Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Assisted Living Facility | Le Roy, NY | Full-Time

Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide maternity leave coverage at an established Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Le Roy, NY , beginning in October 2026 .

This is an excellent opportunity for a PTA looking for a full-time, facility-based assignment with an established caseload . All patients are treated at one location, providing a consistent work environment without the driving and travel associated with traditional home health.

The PTA will cover a current clinician's maternity leave and work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to maintain continuity of care.

What You'll Do:

As the covering Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll provide one-on-one treatments to patients within the assisted living facility according to plans of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments.
• Carry out individualized plans of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Help patients improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, and fall-prevention interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with the supervising PT, facility staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain continuity of treatment throughout the maternity leave coverage period.

Compensation:

• Full-Time Temporary Coverage.
• W-2: $30–$35 per visit.
• 1099: $40 per visit.
• Established full-time facility caseload.

Why Join Stern for This Assignment?

• Full-time maternity leave coverage beginning in October.
• One assisted living facility.
• Established caseload.
• No driving between patients.
• No home visits.
• Predictable facility-based workflow.
• One-on-one patient care.
• No evaluations required.
• Clinical support from a supervising Physical Therapist.
• No double-booking.
• No traditional clinic productivity quotas.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• Fast onboarding.

Qualifications:

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in New York required.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Ability to commit to full-time coverage during the maternity leave period.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to collaborate with facility staff and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Geriatric, assisted living, or facility-based therapy experience preferred but not required.

Apply Today:

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant interested in a full-time facility-based assignment in Le Roy, NY beginning in October , we'd love to hear from you.

Yale Smith
Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Stern at Home Therapy
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