Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

Hartford HealthCare; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing education and training

Robust Benefits Package

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Winsted, Connecticut. This role involves providing interventions as per a physical therapist's guidance. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a Connecticut state license. The position offers opportunities for career growth and training, a robust benefits package, and a supportive culture. Evening shifts and occasional Saturdays are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school; associate’s degree required.
• Connecticut state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Documents treatment interventions.
• Demonstrates efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment and time.

Skills

Physical therapy interventions

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Location Detail: 80 South Main St Winsted (10478)
Shift Detail: evenings and occasionally Saturdays
LICENSE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTING IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

About Us

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut, offering services across the continuum—including acute care hospitals, long‑term care facilities, sub‑acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools.

We have over 40 outpatient locations that provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy in specialties such as orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more.

What We Offer

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On‑going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

Your Impact

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists in performing assessments, determining, revising, and implementing treatment plans to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. The PTA utilizes treatment skills and tools to measure and assess patient needs, therapeutic application of physical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize the patient’s functional independence.

Your Role

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population
• Documents treatment interventions
• May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel
• Communicates and documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services
• Demonstrates efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment and time to ensure the timely completion of duties and promote the smooth operation of the department; meets productivity targets
• Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for patients, guests, and co‑workers

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school; associate’s degree required
• Connecticut state licensure required