Physical Therapy Assistant - Coconut Creek, FL

FOX Rehabilitation • Coconut Creek, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Coconut Creek, Florida, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and supports their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

The role is part of an interdisciplinary care team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes built-in mentorship, collaborative care planning, opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways are offered; benefits eligibility varies by role and, for part-time roles, minimum-hours requirements.

New employees hired for this position must be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.

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.
• Have current CPR certification.
• Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 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; standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking; and performing repetitive upper-extremity movements.
• Be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse if hired for this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including driving to those locations as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
• Perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
• Wear PPE when required.

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 referring a patient to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content.
• Part-time roles have benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement.

What This Job Offers

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