Physical Therapy Assistant - Weekend

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for weekend per diem coverage in Syracuse, NY. The role involves carrying out treatments after the initial PT evaluation, monitoring patient response, and adjusting plans as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, providing education to staff and the community, and supervising PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs, and volunteers within the Rehabilitation Therapies department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant and NY licensure or eligible.
• CPR certification required by time of appointment.
• Two years eligible clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Will complete treatments per initial evaluation and monitor response to treatment.
• Complete appropriate documentation and progress notes.
• Provide in-service and community education within scope of knowledge base.
• Clinically supervise PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs and volunteers.

Skills

CPR certification

NY licensure eligibility

Clinical experience

Education

Associates degree - PTA

NYS License or eligible

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Weekend

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• PerDiem
• Opening on: Feb 5 2026
• PM&R - Rehab Therapies
• State of New York
• TH Physical Therapy Assistant 1, NSSL2
• PTAW2026
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

Will complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by a physical therapist; monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately and complete appropriate documentation. Other responsibilities include: providing in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base, clinically supervise PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant, NYS License or eligible and two years eligible clinical experience required.

Candidates who possess an Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant, NYS licensure or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for appointment to an entry level (SL1) position at commensurate salary.

CPR certification required by time of appointment.

Work Days:

Saturday & Sunday

Message to Applicants:

Accepting Physical Therapist Assistant - Weekend applications for current and future openings in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rehab Therapies.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources