Outpatient PTA: Growth, Flexible Hours, PTO

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Access to diverse practitioner network

Job summary

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Middletown, CT. The PTA works under a Registered Physical Therapist to carry out the plan of care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of PTA experience, a current license, and graduation from a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA. Strong teamwork, documentation in EMR, and flexible clinic hours are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of PTA clinical experience.
• Outpatient and orthopedic experience preferred.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Graduate of a two-year accredited PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity including heavy lifting, bending and standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapy services in an outpatient setting to the orthopedic patient.
• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and staff in a supportive team environment.
• Implement therapy programs as prescribed by the RPT after the initial evaluation.
• Notify RPT and document any change in condition.
• Document in the EMR within 24 hours after visits.
• Educate patient and caregiver on plan of care, safety issues, prescribed exercises and responses to teaching.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Flexible hours needed for clinic.

Skills

PTA license

Outpatient experience

Orthopedic experience

Heavy lifting / physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year PTA program

ATPA-approved PTA program

Job description

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Middletown, CT. The PTA works under a Registered Physical Therapist to carry out the plan of care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of PTA experience, a current license, and graduation from a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA. Strong teamwork, documentation in EMR, and flexible clinic hours are required.