Physical Therapy Assistant at Richmond Community Serv

Yonkers, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure, Range of Motion Services, Equipment Management, Manual Techniques, Lifting, Documentation, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Clinical Observation, Goniometer Readings, Staff Training, Medicaid Justification Forms

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) – PER DIEM Make Movement Matter. Change Lives Every Day. Are you a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wants more than a routine clinical role? Do you thrive in hands-on, meaningful work where your skills directly improve someone’s quality of life? Join our interdisciplinary team and help individuals achieve greater comfort, mobility, and independence through thoughtful, person-centered rehabilitation services. This is a dynamic, highly interactive role for a PTA who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and being a trusted clinical resource. WHAT YOU’LL DO Under the direction of the Coordinator of Rehab Services, you will deliver rehabilitative and range-of-motion services to individuals served, while playing a key role in equipment management, evaluations, and staff training. Your impact will include: * Providing range of motion and rehabilitative services as referred by the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (ITT), using skilled manual techniques and safe lifting (up to approximately 60 lbs). * Assisting with equipment weaning, maintaining schedules, and monitoring progress to support functional outcomes. * Supporting the Physical Therapist by coordinating and securing clinic visits related to equipment concerns, and accompanying individuals to appointments as needed. * Ensuring all required documentation and paperwork are prepared and transported for clinic visits. * Assisting with annual and quarterly evaluations, including: * Transporting individuals in wheelchairs (combined weight up to approximately 140 lbs) * Observing individuals in adaptive equipment * Taking goniometer readings of all extremities * Bending, kneeling, stooping, and visually assessing positioning and alignment * Providing weekly observations of individuals on assigned teams and submitting written recommendations to leadership. * Delivering hands-on training and in-service follow-up to direct care and clinical staff on positioning, equipment application, and range of motion techniques. * Attending annual evaluations and presenting oral reports in the absence of the Physical Therapist. * Applying, monitoring, adjusting, repairing, or altering adaptive equipment to ensure proper fit, safety, and condition. * Completing designated sections of Medicaid Justification Forms accurately and on time. * Serving as a clinical resource on rehabilitative and mobility-related issues. WHAT YOU BRING * Current New York State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant * Strong clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills * Comfort working in a hands-on, physically active role * Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team * Commitment to person-centered, respectful, and compassionate care * Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, standing, kneeling, and manual dexterity WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE * Mission-driven work where your skills truly matter * Per diem role - flexible schedule of approximately 6 hours per week * Diverse responsibilities—no two days look the same * Strong collaboration with PTs, OTs, nursing, and direct care teams * Opportunity to teach, mentor, and influence best practices * A role where clinical judgment and creativity are valued

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver rehabilitative and range-of-motion services under the direction of the Coordinator of Rehab Services, while also playing a key role in equipment management, evaluations, and staff training. Responsibilities include providing skilled manual techniques, assisting with equipment weaning, coordinating clinic visits, and submitting written recommendations based on weekly observations.