Physical Therapy Assistant - Milford, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapy Assistants in Milford, Connecticut, to provide hands-on care to older adults through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities. 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 offers meaningful one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. FOX describes opportunities to develop clinical skills, grow a caseload and career, build a schedule, and form lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available; benefits depend on role eligibility. In Connecticut, the standard base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with an opportunity 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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking.
- Ability to perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- 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 their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with its Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Perform patient transfers and bed mobility assistance, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 viral social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
