Physical Therapist Assistant

3 months ago

Windham County CT, United States Hartford HealthCare Full time

Description Job Schedule: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Job Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details:

Work where every moment matters .

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

In addition to our 200+ bed hospital, the Backus Health System includes numerous off-site locations, including several health centers, Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center, also in Norwich. Backus Health Centers are located in Montville, Ledyard, Colchester, Norwich, and North Stonington, and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the region.

  Overview

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists in performing assessments, determining, revising and implementing treatment plan in order to identify, prevent, remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) utilizes treatment skills and tools in order to measure and assess patient needs, therapeutic application of physical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Responsibilities

 

· Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist

· Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population

· Documents treatment interventions

· May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel 

· Communicates/documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services

· Demonstrates efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment and time to ensure the timely completion of duties and promote the smooth operation of the department. Meets productivity targets

· Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, guests and co-workers

Qualifications

· Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school; Associates degree required.

· Connecticut state Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required 

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide career advancement and continuing education opportunities, and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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