Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Heritage•Greenwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their rehabilitation team at The Nathaniel Witherell, a skilled nursing facility in Greenwich, Connecticut. This role offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment within an experienced and collaborative rehab team focused on providing excellent patient care in a supportive setting. The facility is a 147-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with outpatient services. HealthPro Heritage is a therapist-led, diverse organization providing clinical services in various settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
Assist with admission screening.
Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.