Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Marcy, NY
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $1,349 to $1,549 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will work with patients recovering from injury, illness, or chronic conditions, helping them maintain function, move better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active New York State PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience treating people with disabilities and focusing on maintaining current function preferred.
• Experience managing caseloads of approximately 9–10 patients per day preferred.
• Experience using E Clinical Works EMR preferred.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift days: Monday through Friday.
• Caseload: Approximately 9–10 patients per day.
• Population: People with disabilities; primary goal is maintaining current function.
• EMR: E Clinical Works.
• Travel pattern: Clinician will typically work at one facility per day, with scheduled coverage across multiple sites in the region.
• Regional schedule sample: One day per week in Marcy, Utica, Turin, and Rome; one to two days per week in Herkimer across nearby locations (drive time required between Herkimer sites).

Location Highlights

Marcy, NY sits within commuting distance of Utica and the Adirondack Park, offering a mix of suburban and outdoor lifestyle options. The area is about a 15–20 minute drive to downtown Utica and roughly 45 minutes to the southern edge of Adirondack Park, providing access to parks like Minna Anthony Common Nature Center and proximity to the Erie Canal corridor. The region supports a suburban lifestyle with nearby cultural attractions such as the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica and historic sites in Rome, while outdoor recreation options include hiking and boating within an hour's drive. Transit connections include regional highways (I-90 and NY-12) for commuting to neighboring towns and local services in Utica for dining and entertainment. Please plan for routine driving between sites when covering multiple regional locations.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.