PTA: Growth‑Oriented Senior Care Therapist

HealthPro Heritage; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Purpose-driven work

Team mentorship

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant for Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, CT. Join a mission-driven, team-oriented organization focused on compassionate care and measurable patient progress.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $35–$40, a supportive interdisciplinary team, and a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with Physical Therapists to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy techniques

Interpersonal communication

EHR systems

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Tools

EHR software

Therapy equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

HealthPro Heritage is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant for Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, CT. Join a mission-driven, team-oriented organization focused on compassionate care and measurable patient progress.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $35–$40, a supportive interdisciplinary team, and a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with Physical Therapists to optimize patient