Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalPosition DescriptionWe are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to join our acute care team at St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT 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 patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapistmiddot Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient populationmiddot Documents treatment interventionsmiddot May coordinate activities of rehab aides students and other support personnelmiddot Communicatesdocuments information relevant to patient care to ensure effective efficient delivery of quality service and maximum reimbursement for servicesmiddot 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 targetsmiddot Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients guests and co workersWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalPosition DescriptionWe are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to join our acute care team at St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT 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 patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapistmiddot Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient populationmiddot Documents treatment interventionsmiddot May coordinate activities of rehab aides students and other support personnelmiddot Communicatesdocuments information relevant to patient care to ensure effective efficient delivery of quality service and maximum reimbursement for servicesmiddot 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 targetsmiddot Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients guests and co workersGraduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school Associates degree requiredConnecticut state PTA licensure requiredStrong communication skills 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 ndash 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 career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentGraduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school Associates degree requiredConnecticut state PTA licensure requiredStrong communication skills 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 ndash 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 career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment