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Rochester Regional Health

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Pay: $22.60–$32/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$59,045 / year median in New York

+33% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB ID:

REQ_239549 Description SUMMARY As a Physical Therapy Assistant, your ability to work collaboratively, diligently, and creatively will play an imperative role in your patients' rehabilitation success through compassion and patient-focused care.

STATUS:

Full Time

LOCATION

Rochester General Hospital

1445 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621

DEPARTMENT:

Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE

Days; 8-hr. shifts; schedule options include 7 am

3:30 pm, 7:30 am
4 pm, or 8 am
4:30 pm.

Weekend shift requirements:

one (1) weekend every 6 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team . Assist in implementation of new programs and procedures; assist in mentoring and training new team members; Contribute creative ideas to add to treatment programs Treatment . Implement physical therapy treatments as planned and directed by a physical therapist; provide home instruction and assistive equipment if necessary Patient Care . Provide a safe environment and Physical Therapy techniques for patients; Inspire confidence from patients, families, and staff by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year college degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. 3 months of experience derived through educational fieldwork Excellent communications skills

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

New York State License required Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant certification
New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$22.60

$32.

00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date , relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.