PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant

Direct Staffing Inc; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatments to patients. The role involves working closely with Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans and instruct patients and caregivers in techniques. Ideal candidates will be graduates from an accredited program and hold the necessary licensure in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with tests and complex procedures.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment techniques.

Skills

Patient Instruction

Therapeutic Exercise

Manual Therapy

Education

Graduated from accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.

2. Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist, providing individualized physical therapy treatments including therapy such as therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training; functional training; manual therapy; airway clearance techniques; integumentary repair and protection; use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities.

3. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.

2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc