Physical Therapy Assistant

Waterburynh; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing and rehabilitation center in Waterbury, CT is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for full-time coverage. The position includes developing care plans, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and working collaboratively with a supportive team. Competitive rates, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for professional growth in a patient-centered environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible work schedule

Clinical expertise and training available

In-house therapy department

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice physical therapy is essential.
• Experience and training as a physical therapist assistant required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills important.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Offer cost-effective treatments to improve clients’ motion.
• Develop care plans using various treatment techniques.

Skills

Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant

Intensive education and clinical expertise

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Current knowledge of treatment practices

Drive to continually learn and grow

Professional behavior

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Valid license to practice physical therapy

Associate degree for an assistant position

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Now Hiring Pysical Therapist Assistant for Full-Time coverage at Waterbury Centerfor Nursing and Rehab located in Waterbury, CT.

• Competitive rates, & a flexible schedule are offered!
• PRN hours are also available

Our approach is patient-centered. With specialty practitioners, therapists, nurses, and staff, we have some of the best programs in the area and we would love for you to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills:

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Associate degree for an assistant position

Career Advantages:

• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• In-House Therapy Dept- NOT CONTRACTED!
• Competitive pay rates, benefits, and flexible work schedule
• Clinical expertise and training available
• Net Health Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

We are looking for professional Occupational Therapist Assistants who are committed to our values and to our mission of striving to improve health and enrich lives through partnership, compassion and acts of kindness, every person, every time. If you want to work in a rewarding environment with the opportunity for personal and professional growth, come join our team