Physical Therapy Assistant - Darien, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Darien, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the PTA provides care in patients’ homes and senior living communities while working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The role focuses on individualized treatment, therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and helping patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The position offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with a supervising PT, built-in mentorship, and opportunities to grow clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Benefits are available for eligible roles; part-time benefits eligibility depends on meeting a minimum-hours requirement.
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 extensive walking.
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, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system and follow FOX’s 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 driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
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.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
