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Hartford HealthCare at Home
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapist, Rehab) - HomeCare
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$62,134 / year median in Connecticut
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Location Detail:
160 Bridge Street East Windsor (10176) Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! Hartford HealthCare at Home doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our therapists too! Our benefit options at Hartford HealthCare at Home are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. What our colleagues love aboutHHCAH:
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Paid time off and health insurance packages
- All therapists are provided a cellphone and laptop
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
Job Summary:
Under the clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant administers Physical Therapy treatments to patients. Provides assistance to the Physical Therapist by supplying objective measures to be utilized by the Physical Therapist in evaluation of patient's level of function and determination of treatment strategies.Responsibilities:
Assists the Physical Therapist with aspects of patient assessment by performing delegated duties such as testing for joint range of motion, muscle strength, and mobility status, identifying rehab precautions. Recognizes physiological and age related changes in the patient. Consults with the Physical Therapist and other Health Care Team members. Under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist and as delegated by the Physical Therapist, perform therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient's needs and medical status. Implement treatment plan as provided by the Physical Therapist and deliver patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions, such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise. Communicate patient progress to the Physical Therapist. Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use as delegated by the Physical Therapist. Completes all documentation including but not limited to: evaluation, care plan and goals, patient status and progress, visits, patient discharge summary, and patient care transition plan and summary. Assist the Physical Therapist with patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.Qualifications Education & Training:
Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant programLicense/Certification:
Current State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license requiredFor Home Care Only:
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation requiredExperience:
Skills:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers.
- Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.