Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

hhccareers; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic exercises, modalities, and education across care sites. You will help implement treatment plans and work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes strong communication, patient/family instruction, and accurate documentation in line with insurance guidelines and department policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s Degree.
• Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, balance, ROM).
• Administer modalities and manual therapy as directed by the physical therapist.
• Educate patients and families in home exercise programs and functional activities.
• Implement and adjust treatment plans in coordination with the supervising therapist.
• Document in accordance with insurance guidelines and departmental policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Travel between sites

Windows/computer basics

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

CT PTA license or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, over 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 as a Physical Therapist.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

COMPETENCIES:

• This position requires an individual with strong communicative skills, both verbal and written and basic use of Microsoft Windows based programs requiring keyboard skills for use of department specific screens and programs.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency

• 1. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and ROM).
• 2. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals as directed by the physical therapist.
• 3. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
• 4. Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
• 5. Implements treatment plan as necessary and determines when a patient has achieved optimal benefit of treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist and the approval of the referring physician in order to maintain the quality of care.
• 6. Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care.
• 7. Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
• 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.
• 9. Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
• 10. Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the facility at all times.
• 11. Participates in at least one departmental/system in service or community in service.
• 12. Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
• 13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistant with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
• Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license.

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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment