Full Time - Physical Therapy Asst (BY)(1199)

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapy care programs under licensed PTs. You will document patient progress, assist with treatment plans, and help maintain medical records.

Responsibilities include direct patient care as prescribed, documentation, progress notes, and participating in safety and quality activities. NY state license and an Associate's degree are required, with 1–3 years' relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Full Time - Physical Therapy Asst (BY)(1199)

Job Info

• Job Identification 191004
• Job Category Physical Therapy
• Posting Date 08/02/2026, 04:00 AM
• Locations 46 BRENTWOOD ROAD, Bay Shore, NY, 11706, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Internal Posting Start Date 06/26/2026
• Internal Posting End Date 07/01/2026
• Minimum Salary/Range* 34.3075
• Maximum Salary/Range* 38.3637
• Shift Days
• Shift Begin Time 7:00 AM
• Shift End Time 9:00 PM
• Schedule Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Assists in administering physical therapy care programs; monitors and communicates patient’s progress to Physical Therapist and other medical/ allied health personnel. Maintains medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.