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

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA)

Location: Connecticut-Glastonbury-345 Western Blvd Glastonbury (10111) or Connecticut-Plainville-201 N Mountain Road Plainville (10322)

Job: Therapy Support

Organization: Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

Job Posting: Oct 30, 2026

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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 officesalongside some of the region's most respected orthopedic physiciansto 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

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Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)

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