Physical Therapy Assistant - Watertown, MA

FOX Rehabilitation•Watertown, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Watertown, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. The position is located at The Residence at Watertown Square, a senior living community partner, and follows FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and support strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. FOX describes opportunities to build a schedule, develop clinical skills, grow a caseload, and pursue clinical or nonclinical career advancement. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available; benefits eligibility varies by employment type and, for part-time roles, minimum-hours requirements. In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and additional pay for increased efficiency.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduation from 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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone; standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking; performing 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 in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and senior-living-community care, including driving to patient homes and communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Collaborate with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary care team.