Physical Therapist Assistant - Berkeley, CA

FOX Rehabilitation • Berkeley, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Berkeley, California, and surrounding communities. Working under a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA delivers individualized treatment plans through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model in patients’ homes and senior living communities. The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, tracking progress, and supporting strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

PTAs collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. The position offers mentorship from a supervising PT, opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; eligible roles may receive benefits.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including medium physical effort; lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; and providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
• Be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, perform repetitive upper-extremity movements, drive to patient locations, and 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; observe and track 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 (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and supervising Physical Therapist.

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.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 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 may depend on meeting a minimum-hours requirement.

What This Job Offers

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