Physical Therapy Assistant - Newtown, CT
$44,990–$75,005 year
On-siteNewtown, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress. Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress to rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence. Document visits accurately and on time within FOX's EMR system, in line with Clinical Documentation standards. Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with an interdisciplinary team including PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to exert medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Ability to perform CPR
- Ability to provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and extensive walk
- Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House CallsTM model
- Ability to wear PPE when required
- Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Must be able to perform CPR
- Must be able to provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Must be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and extensive walk
- Must be able to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Must be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House CallsTM model
- Must be able to wear PPE when required
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care
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