Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant is an entry level position with the flexibility of Full time, Part time, Per Diem positions. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The position is also responsible for providing treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Treats all patients referred for physical therapy as delegated by staff Physical Therapists
• Completes and submits all reports pertaining to treatments via EMR
• Sees that all referral sources are advised of clinic action for the case referred
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the clinic and as directed by the physical therapist
• Confers with person’s most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress
• Treats patients of all ages (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice
• Respects and understands the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions
• Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law
• Prepares and submits clinic reports via EMR, assuring confidentiality and following all HIPPA guidelines to include re-evaluation, daily treatment notes for all patients seen that day under his/her care, progress reports to supervising physical therapist, referring physicians, and agencies, discharge reports and summaries, special reports as directed by supervising therapist, and daily attendance records and summaries
• Attends regular clinic meetings to report on and discuss activities and needs of the clinic, discuss patient’s needs and progress, discuss reports and records, discuss expansion in terms of future goals and needs
• Sees that all clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outline
• Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy
• Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and to share with the clinic personnel information gained
• Participate in community outreach events in support of Connecticut Orthopaedics Social Corporate Responsibility initiatives
• Maintains good public relations with all community sources
• Delegates appropriate tasks with support staff
• Plans for future improvement in procedures and organization of the clinic
• Assists the Site Supervisor in planning of any new programs to be developed within the clinic
• Keeps current and adheres to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedure Manual
• Assists the Site Supervisor with the revision of any procedures with the clinical personnel as necessary
• Actively participates and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited PTA program, Associate of Applied Science
• Previous experience in outpatient setting required
• Licensed in the state of Connecticut and Basic Life Support

Location & Schedule

• Opportunities available in Orange and Branford, CT.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking
• Licensure reimbursement