Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Constellation Health Services; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Health Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home care team in Norwalk, CT. This essential role involves providing skilled physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package, including a $10,000 retention bonus, and a supportive work environment where staff are treated like family.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled Physical Therapy services to patients in their homes.
• Coordinates physical therapy with all other professional services involved in patient care.
• Maintains clinical records for each patient receiving care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program

Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment

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Now Offering a $10,000 Retention Bonus

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Now Offering a $10,000 Retention Bonus

Constellation Home Care is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home care team! This is a field-based role, where the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will be responsible for providing physical therapy services, under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist and whose license is in good standing, to patients in their homes, in accordance with a written Plan of Care established by a physician.

Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled Physical Therapy services.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative physical therapy procedures.
• Teaches and supervises the patient and family in the home environment.
• Coordinates physical therapy with all other professional services involved in patient care.
• When appropriate, provides direction and supervision to the home health aide regarding simple physical therapy exercises and techniques.
• Supervised by a Physical Therapist, at least every thirty (30) days, the physical therapist assistant shall confer with the registered physical therapist. The conference shall be documented in the patient’s clinical record and shall include a review of the current patient care plan and any appropriate modifications to the treatment regime.
• Initiates, reviews and implements the PT Care Plan for each patient based on the assessment and prescribed Plan of Care and revises when indicated.
• Observes, evaluates and reports on patient’s physical and emotional status to other team members and the attending physician whenever a change occurs, including reaction to treatment and drugs.
• Provides patient progress reports to attending physician whenever there is a change in the patient’s condition or at least every 60 days.
• Maintains clinical records for each patient receiving care. Clinical and progress notes include observation, treatments, response to treatment, teaching activities, changes in patient status. Indications of progress, proposed continuing care plan and justification of continuation, and other pertinent data.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
  
  

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA in the state of employment.
• Must meet all requirements for regulatory compliance in good standing.
• Has a minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
• Basic knowledge of iOS operating system.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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