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You'll find all kinds of individuals helping people at each of the Masonicare affiliates throughout Connecticut. But they all have one thing in common: they love what they do...and they wouldn't want to do it anywhere else.

Masonicare offers a wide range of unique opportunities and rich experiences. Our Masonicare at Newtown location is situated within a serene, country setting. Our renowned Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford offers so many levels of care, you'll have multiple ways to use and develop your skills. And at Masonicare Home Health & Hospice and Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice, you'll find the flexibility you need to have the home healthcare career you want. Our branches are located throughout the state, including: Brookfield, Danielson, East Hartford, East Lyme, New Haven, Norwalk, Suffield, and Wallingford.

 
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full Time
11/5/2009
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Company: Masonicare Contact: Samantha Morano
Location: map it!US-CT-Wallingford Phone: 203-679-6144
Base Pay: N/A Fax: 203-679-3052
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Employee Type: Full-Time Email: Send Email Now
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services Ref ID: PTA- MHC
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Health Care
Req'd Education: 2 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: At least 1 year(s)
Req'd Travel: None
Relocation Covered: No
Job Description

The Masonicare Health Center, an affiliate of Masonicare, has been in operation for over a century. Masonicare is the largest not-for-profit senior focused healthcare provider in the State of Connecticut. The Masonicare Health Center is located in Wallingford, central to the state and easily accessible off major highways.

Masonicare currently has a need for a Full Time PTA!  Part time and per diem candidates will also be considered.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist Manager or staff physical therapist , a PTA implements specific treatment programs for resident/patients in a variety of settings including LTC, acute care and outpatient.  Directs resident/patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.  Understands the mission of the organization and the department by recognizing the elderly we serve as unique persons requiring individual alternatives to maintain full lives in their later years by providing medical, spiritual and emotional care, encompassing quality, dignity, compassion and confidentiality for each individual.           







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Job Requirements

Education:           
Associates Degree in PT

 

Experience:           
1 year of experience with geriatric patients in a hospital or LTC setting. 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current CT licensure as a physical therapy assistant

Key Competencies:           
Clinical knowledge in a multiple practice setting.  Clinical knowledge of the geriatric population.  Knowledge of federal and state regulations. Knowledge of financial/legal aspects of healthcare.  Good interpersonal and oral/written communication. Self motivated, able to work independently. Strong organizational and time management skills.  Ability to research and document information.  Computer literate.


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With over 2,400 employees, Masonicare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical\dental\vision, 401(k), salary, tuition reimbursement, great employee events and discounts, weekly payroll and much more!

Fill out an on-line application at http://www.masonicare.org /, email a resume and cover letter to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or send via fax or U.S. mail to:

MASONICARE
Recruitment Center
22 Masonic Avenue
P.O. Box 70
Wallingford, CT 06492
Fax: 203-679-3052

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