Overview

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our exceptional rehabilitation team at The Nathaniel Witherell, a highly respected skilled nursing facility in beautiful Greenwich, Connecticut.

 

Whether you're looking for full-time opportunity, you'll be joining an experienced, collaborative rehab team dedicated to providing outstanding patient care in a supportive clinical environment.

Responsibilities

1.  Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.  

2.  Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.  

3.  Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.  

4.  Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.  

5.  Assist with admission screening.  

6.  Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.  

 

 

Qualifications

1.  Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.  

2.  Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.  

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

4.  Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.  

5.  Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.