Work where every moment matters Every 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 network Hartford HospitalOur current Physical Therapist Assistant PTA opening is with Hartford Hospital one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usOverviewUnder 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 where every moment matters Every 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 network Hartford HospitalOur current Physical Therapist Assistant PTA opening is with Hartford Hospital one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usOverviewUnder 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 licensure requiredAcute Care experience preferredWe 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 licensure requiredAcute Care experience preferredWe 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