Physical Therapist Assistant

Performance Optimal Health • Hamden, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Performance Optimal Health as an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant. Here at Performance, we take a holistic approach to health and recovery, ultimately striving to empower all clients to live better lives. Each of our clients undergo a unique Optimal Health Assessment, allowing us to tailor their plan of care to their specific needs using a variety of our services. Our services we offer are based upon the Four Pillars of Optimal Health – exercise, nutrition, recovery, and stress management. We have highly trained professionals in all four pillars, who make the clients journey their priority.
With just over 20 years of experience throughout Connecticut and New York, we have successfully launched our first site in Naples, Florida. We are excited to continue growing and building upon our Physical Therapy Team. We are seeking an individual with a passion for health and wellness, and a willingness to work within a team of individuals focused on impacting the lives of our clients in a positive way. Here at Performance, not only will you be helping others and working within a team, but you will continue to grow and learn personally and professionally.
Performance Optimal Health provides top quality care to our clients, and we would not be able to do so without our highly trained team of individuals. Come join us on our journey!
Within the next 6 months, we plan to launch multiple locations in the surrounding Naples area.

Requirements

• 0-4 years’ experience and must possess a valid license (Open to recent graduates).
• Associates degree, accredited by an accredited PTA Program
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and an emphatic personality type
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally among departments and teams
• Strong database and systems skills
• Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Access to cutting-edge technology

Responsibilities

• You are an integral part of the Client Experience and work side by side with patients throughout their Optimal Health journey
• Ensures clinical excellence through clinic outcome assessments, mentorship, and continuing education
• Top-notch, empathic clinical care to our patients
• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the Optimal Health Team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with progression pathways
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match
• OneMedical, TalkSpace, KindBody subscriptions
• CEU stipend, mentorship, residency opportunities, and specialty training
• Complementary infrared sauna, cryotherapy, Pilates, massage, and strength training
• Supportive Clinical Community
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (for those who qualify)
• Access to facilities at all locations
• Clinical and non-clinical career growth opportunities
• Internal and External Discounts
• Fun atmosphere

What This Job Offers

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