Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Per Diem (Weekdays)

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In this role, you will provide quality physical therapy treatment for rehabilitation clients while maintaining excellent customer relations.

Applicants must have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. You will work in a team environment and assist in developing treatment goals while ensuring accurate documentation of care provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a long term or acute care setting.
• State of CT Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate physical therapy treatment interventions.
• Assist in updating goals and treatment strategies.
• Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
• Instruct healthcare professionals on patient assistance strategies.
• Accurately record daily billable treatment times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Documentation skills

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

Provide quality physical therapy treatment and documentation for all rehabilitation clients. Function as an effective interdisciplinary team member and demonstrate excellent customer relations.

Reports To

Rehabilitation Clinical and Administrative Supervisors

Titles Supervised

Rehab Aides

Hours Per Week

Per Diem Weekdays

DUTIES

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate Physical Therapy treatment interventions under guidance of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in updating goals and treatment strategies based on evaluation findings and patient needs.
• Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships while maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Instruct other healthcare professionals/ family members on strategies and specific procedures to assist patients in achieving maximal function and safety.
• Exhibit timely, efficient and satisfactory completion of assignments and documentation with minimal or no assistance.
• Maintain a high level of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate departmental needs.
• Accurately record daily billable treatment times according to the rehabilitation department procedures.
• Participate in departmental and facility In‑services.
• Successful completion of Core Competencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
• Experience: 1 year experience in a long term or acute care setting
• Licensure: State of CT Physical Therapist Assistant license; valid driver’s license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate physical therapy treatment for a patient's level of function. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for documentation in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association and Mozaic Senior Life policies and procedures. The staff Physical Therapist Assistant participates in program development, continuing education, departmental staff meeting and quality improvement programs.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility.

This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.