Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

Employment Type : Full timeShift : Day ShiftDescription : Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our mission-driven specialized Inpatient Rehab Acute Care team at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

The Physical Therapist Assistant works in collaboration with the Physical Therapists and performs direct patient treatment and documentation to those requiring Physical Therapy.

You Will Be Responsible For : Implements direct treatment program including using appropriate therapy material / equipment established by a PT.

Monitors patient and modifies treatment programs in consultation with a PT to meet the patient's changing needs as reflected in documentation.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with clients, families and staff.Maintains effective verbal and written communication with physicians and other health care professionals by providing updated summaries and daily communication as needed.

Requirements : Graduate of APTA accredited PTA programMust have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

HighlightsBecome a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team.Engaged leadership.Competitive Benefits PackageFull-time, 30 hours Day ShiftFacility InformationSaint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909.

From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different : the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients, and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran