Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed) - Outpatient - SIGN ON BONUS
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Job Description
Location Detail: 201 N Mountain Road Plainville (10322)
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- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed)
- Location: Plainville, CT
- Hours: 40 hours
- Shift: Clinic is open M-F 7am - 7pm with two days opening and 2 days closing per week
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Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)
Where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt. At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), in partnership with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient, every visit. Our therapists work directly within OAH offices—alongside some of the region’s most respected orthopedic physicians—to provide high‑quality, collaborative, patient‑centered care.
Position Overview
Under 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 patient's functional independence.
Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population
- Documents treatment interventions
- May coordinate activities of rehab aides, students and other support personnel
Communicates/documents information relevant to patient care to ensure effective, efficient delivery of quality service, and maximum reimbursement for services
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 targets
Actively employs established safety precautions and procedures in performance of job responsibilities in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, guests and co-workers
Qualifications
Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure Required
Graduate of Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Associates degree required.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Connecticut | 31 active | 429 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Connecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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