Physical Therapy Assistant - Melrose, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Melrose, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the PTA provides in-home and senior-living care, working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers meaningful one-on-one patient time and participation in an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefits depend on eligibility and employment type.
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, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, varied postures and extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, driving to patient locations, and wearing 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 according to FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults through the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
