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Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Assistant, FT or PTE
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
Physical Therapy Assistant, FT or PTE Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - 1.8 New Haven, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience Professional ethics Care documentation Patient safety Medical administrative support Emotional support for patients Fitness rehabilitation exercise implementation Exercise prescription education Therapeutic exercise techniques Patient progress monitoring Patient interaction Patient counseling Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Data collection Functional mobility training Patient education Care plan implementation Managing patient records Physical therapy patient education Entry level Therapy progress note documentation Full Job Description Seeking FULLTIME and/or PRN PTA! Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a CT license or be in the process of obtaining CT licensure and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply! Responsibilities Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient's progress, safety, and comfort Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information Measure performance and report on patient's medical record Participate in patient status judgments Adhere to ethical and legal standards Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge Skills Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities Ability to communicate and instruct effectively Healthcare administration and documentation skills License to practice or relevant certification