Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HealthPro Heritage

$79K — $83K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program
  • Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
  • Strong assessment and therapeutic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in using therapeutic equipment and electronic health records

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing treatment plans from Physical Therapists
  • Provide direct patient care with therapeutic exercises and modality applications
  • Monitor and document patient progress, reporting to the Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and self-care techniques
  • Accurately document treatments and progress per facility policies
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care

Benefits

  • Full-time position with 30 hours a week and potential for more
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity to work at two different facilities
  • Support from an outstanding team
Full Job Description
Overview

HealthPro Heritage has a great Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunity at our outstanding Assisted Living and Memory Care facility at Middlebrook Farms and Sturges at Fairfield in Trumble and Fairfield, Connecticut.

Don't miss your chance to use your passions to help changes lives!

  • Full Time position available - 30 hours a week with potential for more.
  • Flexible Schedule
  • This will be a role that floats between Middblebrook Farms and Sturges at Fairfield
  • Outstanding Team to work with
  • Pay range of $38-$40 an hour
Responsibilities
  • Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
  • Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
  • Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Education: Associate27s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
  • Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

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