Physical Therapy Assistant - Framingham, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Framingham, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, PTAs deliver care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, working under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist and as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The role involves one-on-one patient care, individualized treatment plans, therapeutic exercises and functional activities, progress tracking, and accurate clinical documentation. FOX describes a clinician-operated, collaborative practice with built-in mentorship and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available. Compensation is based on experience and employment type; the standard Massachusetts base pay range is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of 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 lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
- Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Ability to 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, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources.
- Help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional pay for increased efficiency
- Part-time roles may have benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
