What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapy, Rehab) - Homecare position at Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network?
Description
Job Schedule: Part TimeStandard Hours: 24
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
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Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network 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 over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides assistance in performing structured assessments, and assists in 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. Utilizes treatment skills and tools in order to measure and assess patient needs, therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required.
- Connecticut registration required.