Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy•Millsboro, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy is a physical-therapist-owned private practice, independent for over 27 years, with 12 clinics across Maryland and Delaware. We are hiring an orthopedic physical therapist assistant (PTA) to join our exceptional team. We offer a unique environment where PTAs are treated as clinicians, not just extra hands, with direct access to supervising physical therapists and a say in patient care progression. We encourage specialization in areas such as aquatic therapy, lymphedema treatment, balance and vestibular work, neurologic rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation. New graduates receive structured support and mentorship during their first year, with opportunities for growth into Lead PTA roles, clinical instructor positions, and cross-clinic float roles. This is not a typical gym-style PT environment; we focus on meaningful one-on-one time with patients, providing hands-on care and individualized treatment for a wide variety of conditions.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
Ability to treat patients one-on-one for the entire session.
Willingness to work in an orthopedic setting.
Ability to work alongside therapists, PTAs, and techs.
New graduates start with a reduced caseload that builds over the first three months.
Must be able to work four-day or five-day weeks.
Must be able to help set your hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aquatic therapy.
Experience in lymphedema treatment.
Experience in balance and vestibular work.
Experience in neurologic rehabilitation.
Experience in sports rehabilitation.
Certification in aquatic therapy.
Certification in lymphedema treatment.
Interest in specializing in other areas such as pelvic floor therapy or women's health.

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.
Collaborate with supervising physical therapists, including structured check-ins on shared patients.
Participate in continuing education and specialty certification support.
Provide care for a wide variety of patients including post-surgical knees, athletes, and individuals seeking to return to daily activities.

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
You help set your hours
$1,000 or more per year for continuing education
Additional funding for specialty certifications
License renewal reimbursed
PTO hours when you start, 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
Certification support for specialties
Mentorship program
Opportunities for growth into Lead PTA roles, clinical instructor, and cross-clinic float roles.