Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapist, Rehab) - HomeCare

Hartford Healthcare • East Hartford, CT

5d • Remote

About The Position

Under the clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant administers Physical Therapy treatments to patients. Provides assistance to the Physical Therapist by supplying objective measures to be utilized by the Physical Therapist in evaluation of patient’s level of function and determination of treatment strategies.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy.

Nice To Haves

• For Home Care Only: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist with aspects of patient assessment by performing delegated duties such as testing for joint range of motion, muscle strength, and mobility status, identifying rehab precautions.
• Recognizes physiological and age related changes in the patient.
• Consults with the Physical Therapist and other Health Care Team members.
• Under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist and as delegated by the Physical Therapist, perform therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status.
• Implement treatment plan as provided by the Physical Therapist and deliver patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions, such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
• Communicate patient progress to the Physical Therapist.
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use as delegated by the Physical Therapist.
• Completes all documentation including but not limited to: evaluation, care plan and goals, patient status and progress, visits, patient discharge summary, and patient care transition plan and summary.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
• up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off
• health insurance packages
• All therapists are provided a cellphone and laptop
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree