Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in New York

Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with consistent demand across hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient rehabilitation centers, from entry-level associate positions through senior clinician roles. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where large employers like NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, and the Mount Sinai Health System maintain ongoing physical therapy assistant pipelines. Orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological recovery, and pediatric therapy are the specialties seeing the strongest and most sustained demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles93+
Top employerFOX Rehabilitation
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring63
Work type99% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Trinity Health
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Trinity Health
Troy, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Nursing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$29 - $38/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Ivy Rehab Network
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Ivy Rehab Network
Added 1w ago
Physical Therapy Assistant
Ivy Rehab Network
Brewster, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$32 - $40/hr
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Added 2w ago
Physical Therapy Assistant
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Poughkeepsie, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33 - $36/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Stern At Home Physical Therapy PC
Physical Therapy Assistant - Bronx - Mobile Outpatient
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Stern At Home Physical Therapy PC
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Physical Therapy Assistant - Bronx - Mobile Outpatient
Stern At Home Physical Therapy PC
Bronx, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $60/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Added 3w ago
Physical Therapy Assistant
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Horseheads, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26 - $34/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New York
9 jobs
Brooklyn
5 jobs
Bronx
3 jobs
Garden City
3 jobs
Piermont
3 jobs
Centereach
2 jobs
Commack
2 jobs
Islip
2 jobs
Middletown
2 jobs

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • FOX Rehabilitation
    FOX Rehabilitation26
  • Riverview, LLP
    Riverview, LLP21
  • Elderwood
    Elderwood4
  • Northwell Health
    Northwell Health4
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services62
  • Agriculture & Farming21
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Distribution & Wholesale1
  • Education1

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across New York.

  • Active New York State physical therapist assistant license issued by the Office of the Professions
  • Associate degree in physical therapist assisting from a CAPTE-accredited program
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques
  • Ability to document treatment sessions accurately in electronic health record systems
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with supervising physical therapists and care teams

Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physical therapy assistant in New York?

You become a physical therapy assistant in New York by completing an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assisting program, then passing the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. After passing, you apply for licensure through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, which issues and regulates physical therapist assistant licenses in the state. New York does not grant reciprocity automatically, so out-of-state applicants must apply through the standard licensure process.

How much do physical therapy assistants make in New York?

Physical therapy assistants in New York earn a median of about $64,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,350 for the lowest 10% to over $81,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in New York?

Employers hiring physical therapy assistants in New York right now include FOX Rehabilitation, Riverview, LLP, and Elderwood, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large integrated health systems, skilled nursing networks, and outpatient orthopedic groups generate the most consistent openings and tend to hire across multiple boroughs and upstate regions simultaneously.

Which New York cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?

The cities with the most physical therapy assistant openings in New York are New York, Brooklyn, and Bronx. New York City dominates hiring volume because of the density of hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics across the five boroughs, while Buffalo and Albany draw demand from regional medical centers and the large skilled nursing facility networks that serve those metro populations.

Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in New York?

Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact for therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and functional mobility training, so most positions are fully on-site. About 1% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth check-ins, care coordination, or documentation support rather than direct treatment.

How can I get hired as a physical therapy assistant in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate PTA positions at large New York health systems, which regularly onboard new CAPTE graduates and provide structured clinical mentorship. Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health both run new-grad orientation programs designed for candidates without post-license experience. Transitioning from a physical therapy aide or rehabilitation technician role at a New York outpatient clinic is another common route, as it builds supervised patient contact hours before licensure. Having your New York State PTA license in hand before applying gives you a clear edge over candidates still awaiting results.

Where can I find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated in real time. Find roles that match your specialty, preferred region, and setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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