Physical Therapy Assistant - Danbury, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Danbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. The position is based in a Senior Living Community partner and follows FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. 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 PTA works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX offers mentorship, collaborative care planning, and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. The role involves building relationships with patients, coordinating with patients’ representatives and community referral sources, and documenting care in FOX’s electronic medical record system. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation depends on experience and employment type. The standard Connecticut base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more.
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, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, and driving to patient locations.
- 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, observing and tracking their 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 care in patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Work collaboratively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
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 for referring a friend.
- Wellness referral incentives for referring a patient 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
