Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Mystic Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: July 20, 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 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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