Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

19 Days Old

Mystic Healthcare is a 100-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility in Mystic, Connecticut specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With a 75-year history of quality care, we offer competitive rates, higher staffing ratios than the industry standard, and a community of healthcare profressionals. We are currently seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team Per Diem!
Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:
The responsibility of a Licensed Physical Therapist Assist includes but not limited to: Review request for physical therapy and physicians' orders. Participate in the development and implementation or resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews. Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment. Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area. Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices). Perform physical therapy in resident's room as necessary. Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:
• Must have completed and been fully licensed from the state of Connecticut for this role
• Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.
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Location:
Old Saybrook

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