Outpatient PTA - Relocation Assistance Available

Job Juncture; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient services in Ithaca, NY. The role offers an hourly rate of $25.00 to $32.00 and requires licensure in New York or eligibility to obtain it, plus CPR certification.

You will support PTs by delivering treatments, guiding exercises, and educating patients for home programs. The position is onsite in Ithaca with day/evening shifts and potential local travel to support outpatient therapy needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s degree.
• Current NYS PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Annual mandatory safety in-services and HealthStream trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT treatment under a licensed PT's supervision.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Assist with use of devices (crutches, walkers, canes, orthotics).
• Deliver modalities per PT direction (hot/cold packs, ultrasound, e-stim).
• Perform activities and manual therapy within PTA scope.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Communicate progress and modify programs as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and home exercise education.
• Document care, responses, and charges in EMR.
• Maintain compliance with NYS requirements and facility policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Compassion & professionalism

Education

Associate's degree PTA

New York PTA license or eligibility

CPR Certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient services in Ithaca, NY. The role offers an hourly rate of $25.00 to $32.00 and requires licensure in New York or eligibility to obtain it, plus CPR certification.

You will support PTs by delivering treatments, guiding exercises, and educating patients for home programs. The position is onsite in Ithaca with day/evening shifts and potential local travel to support outpatient therapy needs.