Physical Therapy Assistant - Melrose, MA

FOX Rehabilitation•Melrose, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide hands-on care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Melrose, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Using 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 their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that may include Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes built-in mentorship, opportunities to grow clinical skills and a caseload, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways are available. The standard Massachusetts base pay range is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more. Eligible-role benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; continuing education access; clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways; and access to advanced technology and tools. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and compensation for creating blog articles or social content.

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 listed physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, patient assistance and transfers, CPR, varied movement and extensive walking, driving to visits, 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, their 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.
Work collaboratively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible roles.
Dental insurance for eligible roles.
Vision insurance for eligible roles.
401(k) with company match for eligible roles.
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.