Physical Therapy Assistant, FT or PTE

Essential Healthcare Management; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house opportunity

Mentoring and clinical training

Professional development

Job summary

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehab in Connecticut is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to help patients improve mobility in a skilled nursing environment. New grads are welcome to apply; CT license or licensure in progress is ideal.

This in-house opportunity emphasizes integrity, ongoing clinical mentoring, and development; candidates should have hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• CT license or in the process of licensure
• Experience in skilled nursing environment
• New grads welcomed to apply
• Proven PTA experience and ability to teach exercises

Responsibilities

• Implement components of care and interventions competently
• Instruct and counsel patients in exercises
• Document to support PT services
• Measure performance and report patient progress
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Maintain current knowledge of field and ensure safety

Job description

Seeking FULLTIME and/or PRN PTA!

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a CT license or be in the process of obtaining CT licensure and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands‑on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Healthcare administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Career Advantages:

Rare in-house opportunity- NOT CONTRACTED!

Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available

Contact:

Paige Reyes, Talent Acquisition Specialist

[e-mail] | 214.273.2992