Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Orthopedic Associates

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut’s 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 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes. Job Description We’re seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for coverage of our Enfield Orthopedic Associate’s office who has a passion for patient care in the area of outpatient orthopedics. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England! This is an orthopedic-based office treating a variety of orthopedic cases including sports medicine, hand therapy, dry needling, musculoskeletal disorders, osteoporosis, work injury rehab and more! Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides assistance in performing structured assessments, and assists in 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. Utilizes treatment skills and tools in order to measure and assess patient needs, therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. * Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required. * Connecticut registration required. 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 – 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 a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Physical Therapy* *Organization: Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network *Title: *Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Orthopedic Associates Location: Connecticut-Enfield-7 Elm Street Enfield (10502) Requisition ID: 24156654