Physical Therapist Assistant - Berkeley, CA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Berkeley, California, and surrounding communities. Working under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and supports improvements in strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. FOX describes opportunities to build clinical skills, caseload, schedule, patient relationships, and career. Available employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex positions. Compensation is based on experience and employment type; the standard California base pay range is $24.04–$38.46 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including specified lifting, patient assistance and transfer tasks, CPR, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, and driving to patient locations.
- Wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
- Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
- Part-time benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
