Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

5 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited CEUs through Medbridge

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling (FT, PT, per diem)

Clinical mentorship program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

TheraDynamics in Danbury, CT is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team. You will evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, neurological events, cardiac conditions, and deconditioning, with a focus on geriatrics.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and help patients regain independence. Our caseloads are manageable and clinical judgment is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from accredited PT program.
• Current or eligible for Connecticut State PTA license.
• Passion for geriatric rehabilitation and functional outcomes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply — mentorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, neurological events, cardiac conditions and general deconditioning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Help patients return to their highest level of independence.
• Maintain manageable caseloads and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Geriatric rehabilitation

Mentorship

New graduates welcome

Education

Associate’s degree in PT

Connecticut PTA license (eligible)

Job description

Company Snapshot

TheraDynamics is a therapist-ownedrehabilitation company with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptionalpatient outcomes across the Tri-State area. We believe in manageable caseloads,clinical autonomy, and investing in our therapists' growth.

Full Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description

Why TheraDynamics?

At TheraDynamics, we do not just fill positions — we buildcareers. As a therapist-owned company, we understand what clinicians need tothrive: reasonable productivity expectations, a supportive interdisciplinaryteam, and the freedom to practice evidence-based care without corporatepressure. Our SNF teams work collaboratively with nursing, physicians, andfamilies to deliver meaningful functional outcomes for a diverse geriatricpopulation.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant in our Skilled Nursingsetting, you will evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedicsurgeries, neurological events, cardiac conditions, and general deconditioning.You will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with theinterdisciplinary care team, and play a direct role in helping patients returnto their highest level of independence. Your caseload will be manageable, andyour clinical judgment will be respected.

What We Offer

• Competitivepay: (based on experience and location)
• 5weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical,dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)with company match
• Unlimitedfree CEUs through our online learning platform Medbridge
• Parentalleave
• Flexiblescheduling (full-time, part-time, and per diem options available)
• Clinicalmentorship program for new graduates
• Referralbonus program

What You Bring

• Associate'sdegree from an accredited PT program
• Currentor eligible for Connecticut State PTA license
• Passionfor geriatric rehabilitation and functional outcomes
• Strongcommunication and teamwork skills
• Newgraduates are encouraged to apply — we provide structured mentorship

*** All rates offered are based on position, years of applicable experience and employment type

*** Rate ranges shown include levels for per diems with no benefits and Independent Contractors