Physical Therapy Assistant - Dover, PA

FOX Rehabilitation•PA - Central Regional Office, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on, individualized care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Dover, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities. Working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and supports their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role involves one-on-one patient care and collaboration with 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 and advance their careers. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, independence, wellness, longevity, and abolishing ageism. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, continuing education access, career advancement pathways, and access to advanced technology and tools. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and compensation for creating written or social media content.

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 lifting and carrying loads, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and performing the listed movement activities.
Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the care model.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist and adjust 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 according to its Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, traveling between locations as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.