PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
Quick facts
- Pay
- $28 - $37/hr
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Waterford, Connecticut
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to apply
Employment Type: Full-Time Setting: SNF | Long-Term Care ✨ Exciting opportunity with Tender Touch Rehab Services! ✨ Join a leading therapy organization with 30+ years of excellence in care and team development.
Why You'll Love Working with Us: Tender Touch Rehab Services, part of the Enhance Therapies family of companies, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant - FT to join our growing and passionate team. We support our clinicians with competitive pay, a collaborative work environment, and industry-leading clinical education so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference in people's lives. Just as you're committed to delivering high-quality care, we're committed to supporting your professional growth and long-term success.
What We Offer:
- Supportive company culture rooted in mentorship and collaboration
- Unparalleled schedule flexibility to fit your lifestyle
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
- Online CEU credits to support your clinical growth
- Opportunities for promotion, advancement, and internal transfers
- Dynamic partnerships with leading facilities for career stability
- Student mentor program and ongoing professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for life's unexpected moments
- Referral bonus program
- Immigration support for H1B candidates, including transfers and new filings
- Additional benefits and perks are available - reach out today to learn more!
What You'll Do:
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, following state practice guidelines
- Assist in identifying appropriate patients for therapy and coordinate with the PT for evaluation and referral
- Collaborate with team members to ensure quality outcomes
- Maintain documentation to meet all regulatory requirements
- Ensure all required physician orders are obtained and up to date
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current license as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- New grads welcome! Mentorship available
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About Enhance Therapies
Enhance Therapies is a family of therapy companies with more than 30 years of industry-leading experience in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services. With over 8,000 therapists in 30+ states, we proudly serve patients in skilled nursing, home health, senior living, outpatient, and hospital settings. Our mission is to empower clinicians and elevate care through innovative programs, unmatched clinical support, and a strong culture of collaboration. Each of our local brands, including Tender Touch Rehab Services, is supported by the strength and stability of Enhance Therapies while maintaining its unique community-focused identity.
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Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Learn more about Tender Touch Rehab Servicesexternal in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.