Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network 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 outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewHartford Healthcare St Vincentrsquos Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant PTA for its outpatient location in West Haven CT Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapy Assistant 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 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 patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesProvides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapistPerforms therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient populationDocuments treatment interventionsMay coordinate activities of rehab aides students and other support personnelCommunicatesdocuments information relevant to patient care to ensure effective efficient delivery of quality service and maximum reimbursement for servicesDemonstrates 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 targetsActively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients guests and co workersWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network 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 outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewHartford Healthcare St Vincentrsquos Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant PTA for its outpatient location in West Haven CT Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapy Assistant 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 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 patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesProvides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapistPerforms therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient populationDocuments treatment interventionsMay coordinate activities of rehab aides students and other support personnelCommunicatesdocuments information relevant to patient care to ensure effective efficient delivery of quality service and maximum reimbursement for servicesDemonstrates 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 targetsActively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients guests and co workersGraduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school Associates degree requiredConnecticut state licensure requiredStrong communication skills We take great care of careers With 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 career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentGraduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school Associates degree requiredConnecticut state licensure requiredStrong communication skills We take great care of careers With 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 career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment