Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

hhccareers; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Benefits Package

Flexible Scheduling

401K with company match

Wellness Programs

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist under a Physical Therapist's plan of care. The PTA will administer therapies, document progress, and support care coordination across the rehab team.

Requirements include an accredited PTA program completion, CT state licensure, and strong communication. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and efficient service delivery in a busy rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited school.
• Connecticut state licensure required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT interventions under a plan of care written by a PT.
• Document treatment interventions accurately.
• Coordinate with rehab aides and support staff as needed.
• Ensure safety and efficient delivery of services.
• Promote timely completion of duties and meet productivity targets.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Plan of care

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associates degree

Job description

LICENSE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTING IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day .

About Us

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

What We Offer

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

Your Impact

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.

Your Role

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population
• Documents treatment interventions
• May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel
• Communicates/documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services
• 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
• 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
• Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required.
• 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.