Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Rehab) - Outpatient

Hartford Healthcare•Vernon, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Physical Therapist. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistant with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut Physical Therapy Assistant license.
Strong communicative skills, both verbal and written.
Basic use of Microsoft Windows based programs requiring keyboard skills for use of department specific screens and programs.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and ROM).
Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals as directed by the physical therapist.
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
Implements treatment plan as necessary and determines when a patient has achieved optimal benefit of treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist and the approval of the referring physician in order to maintain the quality of care.
Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care.
Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.
Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the facility at all times.
Participates in at least one departmental/system in service or community in service.
Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.