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Performance Optimal Health

Integrated, personalized health and fitness programs

Physical Therapist Assistant

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Associate's
Hamden, CT, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must have 0–4 years of experience, with the role open to recent graduates.
  • The candidate must possess a valid license.
  • The candidate must have an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • The candidate must demonstrate self-direction and a strong sense of team commitment.
  • The candidate must have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and an empathetic personality.
  • The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally among departments and teams.
  • The candidate must have strong database and systems skills.
  • The candidate must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant serves as an integral part of the client experience and works side by side with patients throughout their Optimal Health journey.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant ensures clinical excellence through clinic outcome assessments, mentorship, and continuing education.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant provides clinical care to patients.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant implements each patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant works with other members of the Optimal Health Team to implement programs consistent with each patient's needs and capabilities.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant performs other job-related duties as assigned.

About the company

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Performance Optimal Health

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Performance Optimal Health provides integrated, personalized wellness services that combine physical therapy, fitness training, nutrition, recovery, Pilates, and mental performance support. It starts with a comprehensive health assessment and then creates customized, team-based plans from a multidisciplinary group (PTs, trainers, nutritionists, recovery specialists, Pilates instructors, mental performance consultants) targeting goals like injury rehab, pain reduction, fitness, and longevity. The company operates a network of facilities in Connecticut and southwest Florida and uses a Four Pillars framework: exercise, recovery, nutrition, and stress management. Its approach brings elite-level rehab collaboration to the general public, differentiating from traditional clinics by coordinating care across physical and lifestyle factors to support optimal health and longevity.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • December 2025 Naples expansion added two sites and 6,500 square feet.
  • May 2026 Ithaca keynote for CFO Ana Wilkowski signals brand credibility.
  • 2026 job postings show active hiring across PT, massage, Pilates, and training roles.

What critics are saying

  • Indeed reviews in 2025 flagged unfair pay, raising therapist turnover risk.
  • Seven-plus locations depend on local referrals; Greenwich and Naples softness hits revenue fast.
  • Labor-heavy, low-scalability services face hospital PT chains and boutique wellness rivals by 2027.

What makes Performance Optimal Health unique

  • 2002-founded multidisciplinary model bundles PT, Pilates, nutrition, and recovery.
  • Eight Connecticut-Florida locations create local convenience and referral density.
  • One-on-one assessments and customized plans fit sports rehab and longevity clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget