Mid Level Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Mid level physical therapy assistant jobs go to clinicians ready to manage a full caseload independently, guide newer assistants, and adapt treatment plans with minimal supervision. Roles are primarily on-site across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Oakland University, Sutter Health, and Texas Woman's University hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the primary course instructor to design laboratory activities, assignments, and relevant grading rubrics that meet the course objectives and syllabus requirements. (Please note that all assignments and practical examinations must have grading rubrics.)
- Prepare current and evidence-based teaching materials for the course.
- Evaluate and provide appropriate feedback to students.
- Be available via email and by appointment to meet with students.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in instructional methods relevant to their teaching areas (e.g., technological integration, active learning strategies, and adult learning concepts).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Instructor must possess a NYS License to practice physical therapy. Must be a professional in good standing. A minimum of 5 years in the sports or orthopedic setting is preferred. Preference for OCS or SCS certification or candidate for certification and/or Residen/Fellowship training in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
OTHER INFORMATION
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer. Adjunct Faculty offered hourly rate is contingent on applicable rank.
MINIMUM SALARY USD $99.00/Hr.
MAXIMUM SALARY USD $108.00/Hr.
INTRODUCTION
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the primary course instructor to design laboratory activities, assignments, and relevant grading rubrics that meet the course objectives and syllabus requirements. (Please note that all assignments and practical examinations must have grading rubrics.)
- Prepare current and evidence-based teaching materials for the course.
- Evaluate and provide appropriate feedback to students.
- Be available via email and by appointment to meet with students.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in instructional methods relevant to their teaching areas (e.g., technological integration, active learning strategies, and adult learning concepts).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Instructor must possess a NYS License to practice physical therapy. Must be a professional in good standing. A minimum of 5 years in the sports or orthopedic setting is preferred. Preference for OCS or SCS certification or candidate for certification and/or Residen/Fellowship training in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
OTHER INFORMATION
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer. Adjunct Faculty offered hourly rate is contingent on applicable rank.
MINIMUM SALARY USD $99.00/Hr.
MAXIMUM SALARY USD $108.00/Hr.
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Mid Level Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level physical therapy assistant job?
Position your application around clinical autonomy, not just task completion. Highlight patient outcomes you influenced, settings you have worked across, and any responsibility you have taken for documentation accuracy or caseload management. Employers at this level want to see that you can handle a full schedule independently and adapt treatment approaches based on patient progress without constant therapist direction.
Which companies hire mid level physical therapy assistants?
Companies hiring mid level physical therapy assistants right now include Oakland University, Sutter Health, and Texas Woman's University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of multi-site rehabilitation networks, hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient orthopedic clinics that need clinicians who can operate with limited supervision from day one.
Are there remote mid level physical therapy assistant jobs?
Yes, though most physical therapy assistant work is hands-on and requires an on-site presence. About 6% of mid level physical therapy assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve telehealth support, care coordination, or documentation roles rather than direct patient treatment. On-site positions remain the clear majority at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level physical therapy assistant role?
Reaching mid level means building depth across patient populations and demonstrating that you can manage clinical decisions without close oversight. Clinicians typically get there by taking on more complex cases, seeking out settings like acute care or neuro rehab that push technical range, volunteering for documentation or scheduling responsibilities, and showing measurable outcomes in patient progress notes over time.
Which industries hire the most mid level physical therapy assistants?
Mid Level physical therapy assistant roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve high patient volumes, require experienced assistants who can work with minimal supervision, and often have ongoing needs tied to aging populations and post-surgical rehabilitation demand.