What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant, Cota, Speech and PT position at Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Pysical Therapist Assistant Full-Time
COTA Full- Time
Speech Full-Time split between two locations
PT Full-time
- Competitive rates, & a flexible schedule are offered!
- PRN hours are also available
Our approach is patient-centered. With specialty practitioners, therapists, nurses, and staff, we have some of the best programs in the area and we would love for you to join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
Skills:
- Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy
- Associate degree for an assistant position
Career Advantages:
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- In-House Therapy Dept- NOT CONTRACTED!
- Competitive pay rates, benefits, and flexible work schedule
- Clinical expertise and training available
- Net Health Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
We are looking for professional Occupational Therapist Assistants who are committed to our values and to our mission of striving to improve health and enrich lives through partnership, compassion and acts of kindness, every person, every time. If you want to work in a rewarding environment with the opportunity for personal and professional growth, come join our team