What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - Stamford, CT Area position at RVNAhealth?
We are hiring for a full time licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team and provide high-quality, in-home therapy services to patients in towns of Southern Fairfield County: Norwalk, Stamford, Darien, Greenwich.
As a Home Health PTA, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, supporting individuals through their recovery journey by helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence.
What You'll Do
- Provide therapeutic exercises and treatments based on the physical therapist's plan of care
- Deliver hands-on care including gait training, strengthening, mobility exercises, and adaptive equipment use
- Monitor and document patient progress, communicating regularly with the supervising PT
- Adjust treatments (with PT approval) based on changes in patient status
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using electronic tools
- Deliver care with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on positive outcomes
- Manage a productive caseload and travel locally to patient homes
What You Bring
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Connecticut PTA license in good standing
- 2 years of clinical experience preferred (home health experience a plus)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license - ability to travel daily in Fairfield County
- Comfort using tablets and completing electronic documentation
Why Join RVNAhealth?
- Work one-on-one with patients in a meaningful, home-based setting
- Supportive and collaborative rehab and clinical team
- Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Be part of a non-profit mission that's been serving the community for over 100 years
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
- Paid time off
- Personal Wellness Days
- A supportive and employee-centric culture
- Comprehensive orientation
- Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
- Wellness programs
Compensation:
The pay range is $38.00 to $42.00 per hour and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.
Salary : $38 - $42