Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapist, Rehab) - HomeCare

Location Detail: 34 Ledgebrook Dr Mansfield (10179)

• 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!

Under the clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant administers Physical Therapy treatments to patients, providing assistance by supplying objective measures utilized by the Physical Therapist in evaluating a patient’s level of function and determining treatment strategies.

• Assist 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.
• Recognize physiological and age‑related changes in the patient and consult 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 the patient’s needs and medical status, implementing treatment plan as provided and delivering patient care with appropriate interventions such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
• Communicate patient progress to the Physical Therapist.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use as delegated by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete all documentation including 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 discharge planning, including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care and coordinate patient care with other providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and community resources related to care transition planning.

Education & Training: Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

License/Certification: Current State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license required

For Home Care Only: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

• 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 exercise independent judgment.