Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
LTC Therapy Services•Meriden, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
LTC Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at Meriden Health and Rehab. Join a skilled nursing rehabilitation team where your daily treatment sessions help residents build strength, improve mobility, and regain confidence following illness, injury, or hospitalization.
Requirements
- Active Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Ability to follow established treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatments outlined in the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care.
- Guide residents through exercises that address strength, balance, and endurance.
- Practice walking, bed mobility, and transfers using appropriate assistance and prescribed equipment.
- Reinforce safe movement strategies with residents and caregivers to support progress outside therapy.
- Observe treatment responses and communicate changes in function, symptoms, or participation to the PT.
- Complete timely treatment documentation and work with nursing and fellow therapists to coordinate mobility recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- CEU reimbursement.
- Parental leave and disability insurance.
- Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
- Collaboration with the rehabilitation team and support from therapy leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
