RVNAhealth·New Milford, Connecticut
Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments and therapeutic exercises to help home-bound patients regain mobility and independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and maintain accurate clinical documentation according to Medicare standards.
Help Patients Regain Independence-One Home Visit at a Time.
Are you a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a career that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day?
RVNAhealth is seeking compassionate, skilled Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our award-winning Home Health Rehabilitation team.
Working one-on-one with patients in their homes, you'll help individuals recover from illness, injury, surgery, and hospitalization while improving their mobility, confidence, and quality of life.
We have opportunities available throughout each of our three territories, including: South Territory: Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport Central Territory: Ridgefield, Redding, Danbury, Wilton North Territory: Danbury, New Milford, Brookfield, Bethel, Newtown Our defined service territories are designed to help minimize travel while allowing you to become a trusted healthcare provider within the communities you serve.
Position Overview As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled therapy services that help patients safely recover and remain independent in their homes.
You'll play an essential role in implementing individualized treatment plans while building meaningful relationships with patients and their caregivers.
What You'll Do Provide skilled physical therapy treatments as outlined in the Physical Therapist's plan of care Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence Assist patients with gait training, transfers, fall prevention, and activities of daily living Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and mobility strategies Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist Collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicare and agency standards Help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals while remaining safely in their home environment What We're Looking For Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license Home health experience preferred, but not required Strong communication, organization, and time management skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel within an assigned territory Passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care Why PTAs Choose RVNAhealth At RVNAhealth, you'll enjoy the opportunity to practice in a setting where you can truly focus on your patients-not just productivity.
We offer: Defined service territories Greater autonomy and flexibility in managing your daily schedule Meaningful one-on-one patient care in patients' homes Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees Clinical mentorship, education, and professional development opportunities Supportive rehabilitation leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team A mission-driven nonprofit organization with more than 100 years of serving Connecticut communities An award-winning workplace recognized as a Hearst Top Workplace Make Every Visit Matter Every home visit is an opportunity to help someone regain strength, restore confidence, and remain safely at home.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your skills have a direct impact on patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why Physical Therapist Assistants choose to build their careers at RVNAhealth.
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 403(b) retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; employer-paid life and disability insurance; wellness and employee assistance programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms. Part-time and Per-diem employees are not eligible for RVNAhealth's full employee benefits package. Employees may be eligible for benefits required by applicable law and certain organization-sponsored programs, discounts, and professional development opportunities, where applicable.
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00 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.
Requires an associate degree from an accredited PTA program and a current Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel within assigned territories.
Market context
In Connecticut, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady hospital and health-system staffing needs, especially for candidates with current ASCP or AMT certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer hospital lab experience and expect familiarity with routine clinical testing workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hospital lab experience in your application.
