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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Indiana Wesleyan University, Sutter Health, and KILGORE COLLEGE hiring at this level now.
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Position Description:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, housed in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences (SNHS) at the University of Rochester (URochester), seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our growing faculty and help build a scientific focus in Rehabilitation Sciences. New faculty will join an established community of PT/PhD researchers across the University working in the area of neuroscience, adult or pediatric neuro-rehabiliation, offering built-in mentorship as they launch their research programs. The program is pursuing CAPTE accreditation, and new faculty will have a real voice in shaping its research agenda and culture while benefitting from a longstanding and robust SNHS research infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our tripartite mission of excellence in research, teaching, and practice. Situated within a state-of-the-art and research-intensive School of Nursing & Health Sciences and academic medical center (URochester Medicine), tenure-track investigators receive startup funds, biostatistics and methods support, pilot funding, and other resources to develop a thriving program of research. Our DPT program is a 2.5-year, post-baccalaureate, residential program designed to prepare graduates for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and for generalist practice across the lifespan. The PhD program in Nursing and Health Sciences is the Schools’ scientific training arm, and DPT faculty have opportunities to mentor and teach in it. Faculty are also encouraged to maintain clinical expertise through joint appointments with URochester Medicine that can seed research collaborations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead an independent program of research with potential for extramural funding, including writing and submitting grant proposals
- Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publication and presentation
- Teach in the DPT program. Teaching load is negotiated, and new faculty typically teach two to four courses per year, with load reviewed annually, to allow time to establish their research program.
- Mentor DPT students, and serve as a mentor, teacher, or dissertation committee member for PhD students
- Contribute academic, community, and professional service to the School, medical center, university, and field
Required Qualifications :
- Licensed Physical Therapist and an academic research doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc), completed or expected by the time of employment
- Minimum 3 years full-time post-licensure clinical practice
- Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in New York at the time of employment (exceptions are possible for closely aligned licensed allied health professionals)
- Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses
- Record of research in physical therapy or rehabilitation science, and contemporary scholarship, practice expertise, and teaching experience
- Evidence of extramural funding or demonstrated potential to be successful in securing extramural funding
- Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Content expertise in neurorehabilitation (adult or pediatrics), neuroscience, orthopedics, or another area of contemporary rehabilitation science.
- Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate-level courses
- Rigorous research training and mentoring, including experience managing research studies
- Strong data management and analysis skills, with a record of data-based publications
- Grant funding (e.g., foundation, institutional pilot, NIH F or K award) likely to support continued scholarly productivity
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via the application link:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (1-2 pages), describing current and planned research directions
- Teaching statement (1 page)
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, the individual's experience and expertise, and internal equity considerations.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Position Description:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, housed in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences (SNHS) at the University of Rochester (URochester), seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our growing faculty and help build a scientific focus in Rehabilitation Sciences. New faculty will join an established community of PT/PhD researchers across the University working in the area of neuroscience, adult or pediatric neuro-rehabiliation, offering built-in mentorship as they launch their research programs. The program is pursuing CAPTE accreditation, and new faculty will have a real voice in shaping its research agenda and culture while benefitting from a longstanding and robust SNHS research infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our tripartite mission of excellence in research, teaching, and practice. Situated within a state-of-the-art and research-intensive School of Nursing & Health Sciences and academic medical center (URochester Medicine), tenure-track investigators receive startup funds, biostatistics and methods support, pilot funding, and other resources to develop a thriving program of research. Our DPT program is a 2.5-year, post-baccalaureate, residential program designed to prepare graduates for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and for generalist practice across the lifespan. The PhD program in Nursing and Health Sciences is the Schools’ scientific training arm, and DPT faculty have opportunities to mentor and teach in it. Faculty are also encouraged to maintain clinical expertise through joint appointments with URochester Medicine that can seed research collaborations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead an independent program of research with potential for extramural funding, including writing and submitting grant proposals
- Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publication and presentation
- Teach in the DPT program. Teaching load is negotiated, and new faculty typically teach two to four courses per year, with load reviewed annually, to allow time to establish their research program.
- Mentor DPT students, and serve as a mentor, teacher, or dissertation committee member for PhD students
- Contribute academic, community, and professional service to the School, medical center, university, and field
Required Qualifications :
- Licensed Physical Therapist and an academic research doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc), completed or expected by the time of employment
- Minimum 3 years full-time post-licensure clinical practice
- Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in New York at the time of employment (exceptions are possible for closely aligned licensed allied health professionals)
- Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses
- Record of research in physical therapy or rehabilitation science, and contemporary scholarship, practice expertise, and teaching experience
- Evidence of extramural funding or demonstrated potential to be successful in securing extramural funding
- Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Content expertise in neurorehabilitation (adult or pediatrics), neuroscience, orthopedics, or another area of contemporary rehabilitation science.
- Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate-level courses
- Rigorous research training and mentoring, including experience managing research studies
- Strong data management and analysis skills, with a record of data-based publications
- Grant funding (e.g., foundation, institutional pilot, NIH F or K award) likely to support continued scholarly productivity
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via the application link:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (1-2 pages), describing current and planned research directions
- Teaching statement (1 page)
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, the individual's experience and expertise, and internal equity considerations.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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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 Indiana Wesleyan University, Sutter Health, and KILGORE COLLEGE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 17% of mid level physical therapy assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.