Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant — Growth & Wellness Perks

Performance Physical Therapy, PC; Hamden (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with match

CEU stipend and mentorship

Job summary

Performance Optimal Health is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to join a collaborative team delivering comprehensive patient care in a growth-minded practice. The role supports therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans and educating patients to empower their Optimal Health journey.

The position emphasizes teamwork, clinical excellence, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes, with ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• 0-4 years’ experience and must possess a valid PTA license.
• Associates degree accredited by an accredited PTA program.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Integral part of the patient experience, working with patients throughout their Optimal Health journey.
• Implements patient treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy program.
• Collaborates with team to implement programs tailored to each patient.
• Maintains timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-direction

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

Join Performance Optimal Health as an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant. Here at Performance, we take a holistic approach to health and recovery, ultimately striving to empower all clients to live better lives. Each of our clients undergo a unique Optimal Health Assessment, allowing us to tailor their plan of care to their specific needs using a variety of our services. Our services we offer are based upon the Four Pillars of Optimal Health – exercise, nutrition, recovery, and stress management. We have highly trained professionals in all four pillars, who make the clients journey their priority.

With just over 20 years of experience throughout Connecticut and New York, we have successfully launched our first site in Naples, Florida. We are excited to continue growing and building upon our Physical Therapy Team. We are seeking an individual with a passion for health and wellness, and a willingness to work within a team of individuals focused on impacting the lives of our clients in a positive way. Here at Performance, not only will you be helping others and working within a team, but you will continue to grow and learn personally and professionally.

Performance Optimal Health provides top quality care to our clients, and we would not be able to do so without our highly trained team of individuals. Come join us on our journey!

Within the next 6 months, we plan to launch multiple locations in the surrounding Naples area.

Cornerstones
Performance Optimal Health is driven by five main cornerstones that are ever present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we scale, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves

• We care from the core
• We sweat the small stuff
• We are teachers & scholars
• We take ownership
• We huddle

Key Areas of Ownership & Collaborate On

• You are an integral part of the Client Experience and work side by side with patients throughout their Optimal Health journey
• Ensures clinical excellence through clinic outcome assessments, mentorship, and continuing education
• Top-notch, empathic clinical care to our patients
• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the Optimal Health Team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• 0-4 years’ experience and must possess a valid license (Open to recent graduates).
• Associates degree, accredited by an accredited PTA Program
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and an emphatic personality type
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally among departments and teams
• Strong database and systems skills

• Access tocutting-edgetechnology
• Competitive compensation with progression pathways
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match
• OneMedical, TalkSpace, KindBody subscriptions
• CEU stipend, mentorship, residency opportunities, and specialty training
• Complementary infrared sauna, cryotherapy, Pilates, massage, and strength training
• Supportive Clinical Community
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (for those who qualify)
• Access to facilities at all locations
• Clinical and non-clinical career growth opportunities
• Internal and External Discounts
• Fun atmosphere

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.