Watertown, Connecticut, USA
12 days ago
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapy, Rehab) - Homecare
Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment mattersHartford HealthCare at Home doesnrsquot 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 hereWhat our employees love about HHCAHbullTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependentsbullLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansbullEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthbullPaid time off and health insurance packagesbullAll therapists are provided a cellphone and laptopbullDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network HHCRN is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HealthCare at Home We currently have Fulltime Part time and Pay Per Visit opportunity with HHCRNrsquos home care division with flexible scheduling wonderful work life balance Locations will beWallingford North Haven North Branford East Haven Branford and surrounding towns For over years Hartford HealthCare at Home has been fulfilling our mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes Our dedicated caregivers of HHC at Home use the latest in research and education to develop a coordinated consistently high standard of care for all its customersJob SummaryUnder 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 inevaluation of patientrsquos level of function and determination of treatment strategiesResponsibilitiesAssists 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 precautionsRecognizes physiological and age related changes in the patient Consults with the Physical Therapist and other Health Care Team membersUnder the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist and as delegated by the Physical Therapist perform therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patientrsquos 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 exerciseCommunicate patient progress to the Physical TherapistProvides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment use as delegated by the Physical TherapistCompletes 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 summaryAssist the Physical Therapist with patient transition planning andor 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 planningStart here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment mattersHartford HealthCare at Home doesnrsquot 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 hereWhat our employees love about HHCAHbullTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependentsbullLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansbullEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthbullPaid time off and health insurance packagesbullAll therapists are provided a cellphone and laptopbullDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network HHCRN is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer a variety of specialists including oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine physical therapy occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HealthCare at Home We currently have Fulltime Part time and Pay Per Visit opportunity with HHCRNrsquos home care division with flexible scheduling wonderful work life balance Locations will beWallingford North Haven North Branford East Haven Branford and surrounding towns For over years Hartford HealthCare at Home has been fulfilling our mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes Our dedicated caregivers of HHC at Home use the latest in research and education to develop a coordinated consistently high standard of care for all its customersJob SummaryUnder 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 inevaluation of patientrsquos level of function and determination of treatment strategiesResponsibilitiesAssists 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 precautionsRecognizes physiological and age related changes in the patient Consults with the Physical Therapist and other Health Care Team membersUnder the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist and as delegated by the Physical Therapist perform therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patientrsquos 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 exerciseCommunicate patient progress to the Physical TherapistProvides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment use as delegated by the Physical TherapistCompletes 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 summaryAssist the Physical Therapist with patient transition planning andor 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 planningEducation TrainingAssociates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant programLicenseCertificationCurrent State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license requiredFor Home Care Only Valid driverrsquos license and reliable transportation requiredExperience Skillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapybull Excellent communication and organizational skillsbull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to interact with patients families and co workersbull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOther Valid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation TrainingAssociates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant programLicenseCertificationCurrent State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license requiredFor Home Care Only Valid driverrsquos license and reliable transportation requiredExperience Skillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapybull Excellent communication and organizational skillsbull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to interact with patients families and co workersbull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOther Valid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment
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