Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Here; Pequabuck (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement options

Incentives

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home care, deliver exercise instruction, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and collaboration with supervising therapists.

You will work with a diverse patient population, perform transfers and gait training, and ensure safety during treatment within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license or certification in physical therapy assistance.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistance to patients in home care.
• Instruct patients in exercises, gait, transfers and safety.
• Follow state laws and execute treatments as directed by a supervising Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patient responses to care.
• Coordinate with healthcare team and educate patients, families and caregivers within scope.

Skills

Lifting

Transfers

Education

PTA license/certification

CPR certification

Job description

The role involves providing physical therapy assistance to patients in a home care setting, focusing on improving their well-being through treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education.

Responsibilities include following state laws, executing treatments as directed by a supervising Physical Therapist, instructing patients in exercises, gait, transfers, and safety, and monitoring patient responses to care.

The candidate must coordinate with healthcare team members and educate patients, families, and caregivers within their scope of practice.

Qualifications include current licensure or certification in physical therapy assistance, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Preferred skills involve physical tasks such as lifting and transferring patients.

Compensation varies based on experience and location, with additional benefits like health plans, incentives, and retirement options.

The position emphasizes a culture of caring, connection, and growth, with a focus on equitable, high-quality care for all patients.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and community health.