Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, Therapy, Rehab) - Homecare

Physical Therapist Assistant

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

Hartford HealthCare at Home doesn't 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 here.

What our colleagues love about HHCAH :

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• All therapists are provided a cellphone and laptop
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

Hartford 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, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes. Hartford HealthCare at Home - We currently have Fulltime, Part-time and Pay Per Visit opportunity with HHCRN's home care division with flexible scheduling, wonderful work-life balance! Float position is for the Bloomfield region and surrounding towns. Including one weekend day (either Sat or Sun).

For over 115 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 customers.

Job Summary :

Under 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 in evaluation of patient's level of function and determination of treatment strategies.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications

Education & Training : Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

License / Certification : Current State of CT Physical Therapy Assistant license required

For Home Care Only : Valid driver's license and reliable transportation requiredExperience :

Skills : Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers. Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.

Other : Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy.

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 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.