Physical Therapy Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Access to diverse practitioner network

Job summary

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Middletown, CT. The PTA works under a Registered Physical Therapist to carry out the plan of care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of PTA experience, a current license, and graduation from a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA. Strong teamwork, documentation in EMR, and flexible clinic hours are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of PTA clinical experience.
• Outpatient and orthopedic experience preferred.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Graduate of a two-year accredited PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity including heavy lifting, bending and standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapy services in an outpatient setting to the orthopedic patient.
• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and staff in a supportive team environment.
• Implement therapy programs as prescribed by the RPT after the initial evaluation.
• Notify RPT and document any change in condition.
• Document in the EMR within 24 hours after visits.
• Educate patient and caregiver on plan of care, safety issues, prescribed exercises and responses to teaching.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Flexible hours needed for clinic.

Skills

PTA license

Outpatient experience

Orthopedic experience

Heavy lifting / physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year PTA program

ATPA-approved PTA program

Job description

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team in our Middletown, CT location.

What you’ll do:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a qualified person who always functions under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) and carries out the therapy plan of care as assigned by the RPT.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide comprehensive therapy services in an outpatient setting to the orthopedic patient

• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists’ staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Provides ongoing therapy services in accordance with the established plan after the initial evaluation has been made by the RPT and the PTA has been oriented to the plan of treatment.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Notify RPT and document anychange in condition.
• Documentation is completed in the EMR within 24 hours after visits are made.
• Educates the patient and caregiver on the plan of care, safety issues, prescribed exercises, and response to teaching.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and other meetings as requested.
• Flexible hours needed for clinic.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a PTA.
• Outpatient and Orthopedic experience preferred
• Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Graduate of a two-year accredited physical therapist assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing

What we offer:

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Dynamic environment

Access to a diverse network of practitioners

Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, gender identity or gender expression as defined by applicable state or local law, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).