Physical Therapist Assistant

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with VNS Health, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitative care to individuals in their homes and community settings throughout New York City. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients’ mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence, while promoting safety and quality of life.

In this role, you will provide hands-on therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, balance and coordination activities, and use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment. You will observe and document patients’ responses to treatment, track progress toward functional goals, and communicate changes in condition or needs to the supervising Physical Therapist, nurses, and other members of the care team. You will also reinforce patient and caregiver education on home exercise programs, safe body mechanics, fall prevention, and proper use of equipment to support ongoing recovery between visits.

You will travel to patients’ homes and community-based locations across New York City, adapting treatment approaches to varied home environments and cultural needs. Collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will participate in care coordination to support comprehensive plans of care that reflect VNS Health’s commitment to compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based practice. You will use electronic medical records to complete accurate, timely clinical documentation that meets regulatory and organizational standards.

VNS Health fosters a culture of compassion, integrity, and collaboration, and you will be supported by experienced clinicians, clinical supervisors, and operations staff who value both patient outcomes and staff well-being. In this position, you will have opportunities for ongoing professional development, mentorship, and skills training relevant to home health rehabilitation and community-based care. You will play a meaningful role in helping patients safely remain at home, recover after illness or surgery, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in daily activities.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who is comfortable working independently in the field while remaining an active member of a collaborative team. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and reliable time management are essential. This position is well suited to PTAs who are motivated by providing one-on-one care, educating patients and families, and making a measurable difference in the lives of individuals and caregivers throughout the diverse communities of New York City.