Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant — Senior Care

HealthPro Heritage; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage is offering a Physical Therapist Assistant role at our Masonicare Health facility in Mystic, CT with a full-time schedule. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality rehab services to seniors in a supportive setting.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to grow clinically while collaborating with therapists, nurses, and staff in a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic abilities

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Therapy equipment

EHR systems

Job description

HealthPro Heritage is offering a Physical Therapist Assistant role at our Masonicare Health facility in Mystic, CT with a full-time schedule. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality rehab services to seniors in a supportive setting.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to grow clinically while collaborating with therapists, nurses, and staff in a welcoming community.