Patient-Centered PTA: Hands-On Rehab & Education

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatments and completing timely patient records.

You will also deliver teaching to patients and family members while supporting care pathways and documentation. Responsibilities include progressing treatments, maintaining charge sheets, attending in-services, and coordinating daily tasks to meet productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Proficient with data input and reporting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.
• Progresses patient treatment as appropriate.
• Assists RPT in modifying and re-setting functional goals.
• Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.
• Maintains and documents treatment records; completes daily charge sheets.
• Attends scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.
• Provides instruction to patients and/or family members.
• Follows care path guidelines and documents home programs.
• Teaches proper use of equipment issued to patients/family.
• Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
• Delegates basic patient treatments to support personnel.
• Assists with PT volunteers and RPTA students.

Skills

Computer use

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatments and completing timely patient records.

You will also deliver teaching to patients and family members while supporting care pathways and documentation. Responsibilities include progressing treatments, maintaining charge sheets, attending in-services, and coordinating daily tasks to meet productivity goals.