PTA

Seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the in house therapy team at Southport Nursing and Rehab located in Southport, CT.

*New grads welcome to apply! *Flexible scheduling! *Supportive therapy team to work beside!

Located at 930 Mill Hill Ter Southport, CT 06890

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care:

Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders

Communicate changes in resident’s condition

Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs

Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other update

Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities

Detail oriented and follow through

Effective and efficient time management skills

Works well with people, including staff, residents and families

Ability to solve problems effectively

Career Advantages:

Rare in-house opportunity

Benefits and Pay

· Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

· Electronic documentation system

· Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

Full-Time