Physical Therapist Assistant

Performance Physical Therapy; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Physical Therapy in Hockessin, DE is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to work closely with licensed PTs to deliver one-on-one, evidence-based care in a patient-focused environment. You’ll help patients achieve meaningful outcomes through personalized plans, exercise instruction, and education.

Ideal candidates hold a Delaware PTA license, an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, and outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Delaware PTA license or eligibility.
• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Outpatient setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment programs that reflect the plan of care and goals.
• Instruct patients in safe and effective exercise and functional activities.
• Educate patients and families to support adherence and independence.
• Document care accurately, completely, and on time in Clinicient EMR.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Delaware PTA license

CAPTE-accredited PTA program, associate degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Now Hiring Physical Therapist Assistant Hockessin, DE

Performance Physical Therapy was founded on a simple belief: treat patients like family, and the rest will follow. Thirty years later, that belief still defines who we are. As a PT-owned practice with deep community roots and a reputation for one-on-one, high-quality care, we continue to serve Greenville and greater New Castle County, DE with the same compassion and clinical excellence that started it all.

Join Our Team!

As Performance Physical Therapy continues to grow, we're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who believes in doing things the right way—thoughtfully, compassionately, and with time to truly make connections.

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work closely with our licensed Physical Therapists to deliver one-on-one, evidence-based care in a supportive, patient-focused environment. You’ll play a key role in helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes through personalized treatment plans, exercise instruction, and education.

This is a collaborative clinical role where you’ll make a direct impact every day—working with a diverse caseload that may include orthopedic, spine, sports, vestibular, and pre/post-operative patients. You’ll treat approximately 1.3 patients per hour, with time to focus on quality care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Implement treatment programs that reflect the therapist’s plan of care and goals
• Instruct patients in safe and effective exercise and functional activities
• Educate patients and families to support adherence and independence
• Document care accurately, completely, and on time in Clinicient EMR

Why Performance Physical Therapy?

As a PT-owned practice, we've built a team-centered culture where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference. Our founders remain actively involved in patient care and mentorship, fostering a workplace defined by Honesty, Enthusiasm, Respect, Teamwork, and Family. Our clinics feature private treatment rooms, allowing therapists and assistants to focus fully on each patient and deliver truly individualized, one-on-one care.

We also offer structured clinical advancement pathways for PTAs, including options for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist Assistant training, Orthopedic Specialization for PTA, and the PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathway in Orthopedics (PTA–APTA)—empowering you to continue growing your skills and career.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• CEU + APTA dues reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• IRA retirement plan with company match
• Mentorship for every new hire (new grad or experienced)
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Structured pathways for clinical advancement
• And more!

About You

You’re a compassionate and motivated clinician who takes pride in helping people move, recover, and live better. You enjoy teamwork, value communication, and believe in the power of individualized care.

You’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• An active (or eligible) Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant license
• An associate’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Experience in an outpatient setting (preferred)
• Interest in continued learning and clinical growth
• A collaborative mindset and patient-first attitude
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with Medicare and third-party payer requirements