Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare network where every moment matters. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will assist in delivering exceptional care to patients, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with skilled professionals while utilizing your expertise in patient assessments and therapeutic applications. With a focus on career development and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. Embrace this chance to grow your career in a thriving organization that values its employees.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Continuing Education Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Program

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
• Connecticut state licensure is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a physical therapist's plan.
• Documents treatment interventions and coordinates rehab aides.
• Ensures safety and effective delivery of quality service.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Application

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Precautions

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic Equipment

Job description

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) partners with Hartford HealthCare to provide exceptional physical and occupational therapy services to our patients. Our physical and occupational therapists work within OAH offices, delivering high-quality care in collaboration with OAH physicians. Join our team of dedicated therapists, assistants, and office staff to help patients regain mobility and return to active lifestyles in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Overview

This position is with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) in our Glastonbury, CT Outpatient Rehab Clinic with the potential to float to other clinics as necessary. Clinic locations may include: Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Manchester, Plainville, and Rocky Hill.

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

Responsibilities

1. Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
2. Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
3. Documents treatment interventions.
4. May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel.
5. Communicates/documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services.
6. 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.
7. Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, guests and co-workers.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required.
2. Connecticut state licensure required.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide career advancement and continuing education opportunities, and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.