Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week contract in Connecticut. The role involves delivering therapy interventions per PT plan of care, documenting patient progress, and supporting patient education and home exercise programs.

You will communicate patient status to the supervising PT and adhere to safety and infection control standards. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited PTA program with an active state PTA license (or the ability to obtain one)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active state PTA license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care.
• Document patient progress and response to treatment.
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs.
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards.

Skills

Follow treatment plans

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Active state PTA license or ability to obtain

Job description

Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams