Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Full Time
About The Position
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehab is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for its sub-acute/skilled nursing rehabilitation department in New Milford, Connecticut. The facility serves geriatric patients, including short-term and long-term care residents, and has a 30-bed short-term rehabilitation unit, two long-term care units, and a secured dementia unit. The role offers flexible scheduling and a supportive rehabilitation team. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The stated good-faith pay range is $30–$38 per hour. Preferred Therapy Solutions is owned and operated by therapists and emphasizes appropriate, ethical patient care and high-quality outcomes that help residents reach their highest level of independence. The company offers a generous paid time off package, continuing education support, flexible schedules, and mentor programs for therapists interested in developing their skills or pursuing management opportunities.
Requirements
- Hold a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state of employment.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Have experience with electronic documentation.
- Work well with others in a team setting.
- Be flexible with hours.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in developing therapy skills or pursuing management opportunities through the mentor program.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility.
- Work collaboratively with rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team environment.
- Complete documentation with attention to detail and timeliness.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off at the start of employment and up to 6 weeks after 5 years of employment.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and H.S.A. plans.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Continuing education program.
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match.
- Flexible schedules to promote balance between career and personal life.
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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