Physical Therapy Assistant - Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Weekend PRN! 

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehab is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a CT license or be in the process of obtaining CT licensure and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Healthcare administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Career Advantages:

· Rare in-house opportunity- NOT CONTRACTED! 

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

· Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available