Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Requirements

• Possess a CT license or be in the process of obtaining CT licensure
• Experience working in the skilled nursing environment
• New Grads are welcome to apply

Skills

• Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Able to communicate and instruct effectively
• Healthcare administration and documentation skills

Career Advantages

• Rare in-house opportunity- NOT CONTRACTED!
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available