Physical Therapist Assistant -

Direct Staffing Inc; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Naugatuck, Connecticut is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, instructing patients, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited program and licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during evaluations and procedures.
• Implements individualized treatment plans established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on treatment skills.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for all patients treated.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic exercise

Documentation

Team collaboration

Instruction and training

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state

Job description

Overview

We specialize in both LongTerm Care and ShortStay Rehabilitation, featured in our Transitional Care Unit. We offer Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Cardiac Management and complex medical care. For long stays, we have a keen understanding of customer autonomy in care and living decisions. We are honored to have a staff team with longevity. POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

1. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
2. Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist, providing individualized physical therapy treatments including therapy such as therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training; functional training; manual therapy; airway clearance techniques; integumentary repair and protection; use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities.
3. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
4. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
5. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
6. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
7. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc