Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical • New Britain, CT

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed physical therapist assistant for its outpatient orthopedic center in New Britain, Connecticut. The role provides patient care to people of all ages and abilities and treats a purely outpatient orthopedic population. The center is large, well-equipped, and staffed by multiple clinicians. It is attached to a large orthopedic physician practice, with close collaboration between therapists and physicians on patient care.

The assistant provides care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implementing high-quality physical therapy services in accordance with the State Practice Act, professional principles and practices, and Select Medical policies and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $27–$40 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants certified by CAPTE.
• Valid state physical therapist assistant license, or license in process.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act.
• Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities, with minimal supervision and in accordance with professional principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company matching 401(k) plan.
• Continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses and national certifications.
• Indefinite student debt benefit program.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

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