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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, Therapist) - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home·Watertown, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 24 days ago
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About the role

Provide physical therapy treatment in accordance with a plan developed by a Physical Therapist. Manage a daily patient caseload and maintain clinical and reimbursement documentation.

Location Detail

  • 680
  • Main
  • Street
  • Watertown (10326)
  • Shift
  • Detail: 40hrs but will do consider down to 32hrs.
  • Mon-Fri 8-4:30 Waterbury area. Weekends not required but can be considered for extra time. Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years.

Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient.

As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home.

Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist.

Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources.

Responsible for keeping Physical Therapist informed of patient status and changes in patient condition so that a Physical Therapist can make appropriate adjustments to the Physical Therapy plan of care.

Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Manages a patient caseload on a daily basis.
  • Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs treatment modalities as indicated according to the plan or care as established by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Implements plan of care to provide safe, efficient quality care to patients on a daily basis, reporting any changes to the Physical Therapist.
  • Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Consults with the Physical Therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written format on the appropriate Agency forms.
  • Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient needs and Agency productivity standards are met.
  • Keeps Physical Therapist informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload and/or patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently met.
  • Demonstrate understanding of after hour procedures, and educate patients to on-call / after hours coverage.
  • Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Care.
  • Prepares and keeps legible records current, on a daily basis, providing all written information regarding service record, visit and non-visit time, statistical sheets and communicates with all services, according to expected timeframes.

Qualifications

Education & Training

Certification from an accredited school of Physical Therapy that is certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.

License/Certification

Current Connecticut license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years experience in an in-patient health (other than mental health) facility, out-patient practice, or home care setting.

Skills

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers.
  • Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.

Other

Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy. 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 – 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Requirements

Requires a current Connecticut license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant and certification from an APTA-certified school. A minimum of two years of experience in an in-patient, out-patient, or home care setting is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Independent Judgment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Coordination
  • Physical Therapy Treatment
  • Patient Caseload Management
  • Reimbursement Documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Watertown, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 4, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Hartford HealthCare at Home is dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals by providing a full range of home care, hospice and community-based health and wellness services. We are part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare...

IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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