Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedic Associates (Part Time)

Hartford HealthCare•South Windsor, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day . Join Our Team as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) 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. Working with Orthopedic Associates offers first-hand access to top-level surgeons in the state and the opportunity to observe various surgeries onsite. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England! Overview Shift: Weekdays only; Monday - Friday. Clinic hours are M-TH 7am - 7pm and Fri 7am - 5:30 pm This position is a 24 hour (benefits-eligible) Float position with potential to cover multiple locations including 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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