Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA) - Outpatient - SIGN ON BONUS

Location Detail: 345 Western Blvd Glastonbury (10111)

Shift Detail: M-F; Shifts are 8 hours with two morning (7am) and two evening (7pm) shifts required per week

*THIS POSITION IS SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed) – Outpatient Orthopedics

Locations Available: Glastonbury or Plainville
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Clinic Hours open 7am - 7pm with 2 days required to open and 2 days required to close
Organization: Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) in partnership with Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

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Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)

Where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt.

At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), in partnership with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient, every visit. Our therapists work directly within OAH offices—alongside some of the region’s most respected orthopedic physicians—to provide high‑quality, collaborative, patient‑centered care.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists in performing assessments, determining, revising and implementing treatment plan in order to identify, prevent, remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) utilizes treatment skills and tools in order to measure and assess patient needs, therapeutic application of physical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Responsibilities

· Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist

· Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population

· Documents treatment interventions

· May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel

· Communicates/documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services

· Demonstrates efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment and time to ensure the timely completion of duties and promote the smooth operation of the department. Meets productivity targets

· Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, guests and co-workers

Qualifications

• Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required.