Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Orthopedic Associates of Hartford

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), in partnership with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient, every visit. Our therapists work directly within OAH offices—alongside some of the region’s most respected orthopedic physicians—to provide high‑quality, collaborative, patient‑centered care. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. 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.

Requirements

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

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