Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Care, Bronx
Company: VNS Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview Provides physical therapy interventions
to designated patients under the supervision of a Physical
Therapist (PT). Assists in monitoring patient progress through
observations and follows up with supervising therapist. Works under
PT supervision as required under NY State Education law. What We
Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO),
starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health
insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving
funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible
spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous
tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for
professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility,
generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement
opportunities What you will do: Follows established physical
therapy plan of care, including physical therapy interventions and
patient/caregiver education. Modifies specific treatment procedures
in accordance with PT plan of care and Physical Therapy Assistant
(“PTA”) scope of practice. Documents all care provided and maintain
records per VNS Health policy and standards. Assists in monitoring
patient progress through observation and follows up with
Supervising Therapist in accordance with VNSNY policy. Complies
with scope of practice for PTA, including a co-visit with Physical
Therapist on all initial PTA visits and keeps PT informed. PT will
re-assess patient every 6 visits or 30 days (whichever comes
first). Manages assigned caseload; provides physical therapy
services to patients as directed per PT plan of care. Participates
in VNS Health meetings, including but not limited to,
interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service and training programs,
rehab services meetings and caseload reviews. Travels to patients’
homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g.,
elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple
family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation
options to deliver direct care to the patient. Assists patients
with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living,
which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting
patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and
without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating
and verifying capabilities of family members and/or
paraprofessionals. Ability to use and assist patient with use
durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care,
including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts,
ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and
exercise/strengthening equipment. Provides care in accordance with
Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including
professional practice standards of care, which may require
standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending
and stretching to deliver patient care. Transports and utilizes
required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials
and supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case
(backpack) weighing approximately 15 – 20 lbs to and from patient
homes/care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as
assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: New York
State Certification as Physical Therapist Assistant Required Valid
driver's license may be required, as determined by
operational/regional needs. Education: Associate's Degree as
Physical Therapist Assistant from a New York State approved program
or whose educational credentials have been approved equivalent by
New York State Required Work Experience: Minimum of two years
experience in clinical patient care (per NY State Education Law)
Required Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by
operational needs. Basic PC skills Preferred Pay Range USD $33.88 -
USD $42.35 /Hr. About Us VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest
nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations.
Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment
to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live,
age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes,
connected to their family and community. On any given day, more
than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care,
unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more
than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and
informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and
community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health
care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the
health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of
the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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