Description
Job Schedule : Full Time
Standard Hours : 40
Job Shift : Shift 1
Shift Details : Work where
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In addition to our 200+ bed hospital, the Backus Health System includes numerous off-site locations, including several health centers, Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center, also in Norwich.
Backus Health Centers are located in Montville, Ledyard, Colchester, Norwich, and North Stonington, and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the region.
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
- Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school; Associates degree required.
- Connecticut state Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required
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