Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy • Millville, DE

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy is a physical-therapist-owned private practice with 12 clinics across Maryland and Delaware, operating for over 27 years. They are hiring an orthopedic physical therapist assistant (PTA) to join their team. The practice emphasizes a patient-centered approach with a scheduling rule of fewer than 11 patients per day, seen one at a time for the entire session. They offer opportunities for specialization, professional growth through mentorship and continuing education, and a collaborative work environment. The company has been Great Place to Work Certified in 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of patients including post-surgical knees, athletes, weekend warriors, and elderly individuals.
• Willingness to provide hands-on care and individualized treatment.
• New graduates start with a reduced caseload that builds over the first three months.
• Must have direct access to the supervising physical therapist during treatment sessions.
• Must participate in structured check-ins on shared patients.
• Must have a say in how the plan of care progresses.

Nice To Haves

• Certification support for specialties such as aquatic therapy, lymphedema, and other tracks open to PTAs.
• Experience or interest in aquatic therapy and lymphedema treatment.
• Experience or interest in balance and vestibular work, neurologic rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation.
• Interest in becoming a Lead PTA, clinical instructor for visiting PTA students, or cross-clinic float roles.

Responsibilities

• Treat and work directly with patients.
• Deliver hands-on care through the whole session.
• Work from the plan of care with the evaluating physical therapist.
• Complete documentation through Prompt EMR with AI-assisted notes.
• Provide orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Conduct OP Home Visits (PT PLUS).
• Perform aquatic therapy.
• Engage in sports rehabilitation (Aquacare Athletics).
• Provide balance and vestibular therapy.
• Offer dance rehabilitation.
• Conduct lymphedema treatment.
• Provide neurological rehabilitation.
• Offer pelvic floor therapy.
• Provide women's health services.

Benefits

• $28 to $40 per hour, depending on experience
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Fewer than 11 patients per day, one-on-one, no productivity quota
• Four-day or five-day weeks, with flexible hours
• $1,000 or more per year for continuing education
• Additional funding for specialty certifications
• License renewal reimbursed
• PTO hours upon starting, growing with tenure
• 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree