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Physical Therapy Assistant - FT Sign-on Bonus! NEW RATE!

Lutheran Care Center

Poughkeepsie, NYFull-time$30.8/hrPosted 6mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.8/hr
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York State License As A Physical Therapy AssistantAssociate's degree

Job overview

Lutheran Care Center is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant - FT Sign-on Bonus! NEW RATE!. The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. This individual will provide direct physical therapy care to assist short and long-term adult patients in regaining strength and mobility. The position is an 1199 union role, offering comprehensive benefits.

Key focus areas include Provide direct physical therapy care to adult patients and Assist patients to regain strength and mobility.

Successful candidates bring Associates Degree and Valid New York State License as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Associates DegreeValid New York State License as a Physical Therapy AssistantPrevious Post-Acute ExperienceFully Vaccinated for COVID-19Fully Vaccinated for MMRFully Vaccinated for PPD

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team.

Rate: $30.80/hour (Effective 7/1/2026)

$3500 Sign-on Bonus for Full Time PTA! ( Bonus paid in installments; eligibility and repayment terms apply.)

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, this individual will provide direct physical therapy care to assist our short and long term adult patients to regain strength and mobility. Come and find out why the Lutheran Care Center has the reputation for excellence we have maintained for over 20 years!

The full time Physical Therapy Assistant position is an 1199 union role. Many member expenses are covered in full by the union. Benefits include:

  • Health & Welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, hearing aids, scholarships for children, camp, childcare, retirement, and more!

  • Educational benefits, including pre-paid tuition vouchers and tuition reimbursement for pre-college, foundational, occupational certifications, college undergraduate and graduate programs, continuing education, and more!

  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, 10 holidays, every other weekend off!

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates Degree

  • Valid New York State License as a Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Previous post-acute experience highly desired

Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD. EOE

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