Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

About the role

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and ROM).
• Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals as directed by the physical therapist.
• Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
• Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
• Implements treatment plan as necessary and determines when a patient has achieved optimal benefit of treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist and the approval of the referring physician in order to maintain the quality of care.
• Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care.
• Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
• Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.
• Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the facility at all times.
• Participates in at least one departmental/system in service or community in service.
• Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
• Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistant with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
• Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Qualifications

• Strong communicative skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic use of Microsoft Windows based programs requiring keyboard skills for use of department specific screens and programs.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Keyboard proficiency.
• Transportation availability and willingness to travel.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.