Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Mystic Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
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 Physical Therapy
Assistant to join our team Per Diem! Physical Therapy Assistant
Responsibilities: The responsibility of a 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 a Physical
Therapy Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
• 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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