Pelvic Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Rehab

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Role: Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Hours: Full time – 40 hours – Clinic hours 7 am-7 pm Mon-Thurs, 7am-430pm Fridays; expectation to work until 7pm 2x/wk

Location: Southington, CT

Overview:

Hartford Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who specializes in Pelvic Health for our new Outpatient Pelvic Health Rehab Department in Southington, CT.

The Southington Rehab Pelvic Health Center is designed as a Center of Excellence for Pelvic Rehab.  All providers in the department, including our Pelvic Health Program Manager will be onsite and treating all areas of pelvic floor disorders.  This will allow for direct mentorship and collaborative opportunities. The clinic will be collocated with urogynecolgy, primary care, medical weight loss and cardiology providers.  

About the Role:

The Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Assistant supports licensed Physical Therapists in treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. Working within the HHCRN integrated healthcare system, the PTA collaborates with Physical Therapists, physicians, mid‑level practitioners, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated, high‑quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based physical therapy interventions focused on pelvic health under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re‑education, patient education, and functional training.
• Collaborate with referring providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for the pelvic health population.
• Educate patients on self‑management strategies, home programs, and proper performance of therapeutic exercises.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with HHCRN standards and state practice regulations.
• Support ongoing program development and quality improvement initiatives related to pelvic health services.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and pelvic health–specific training as required or encouraged.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current state PTA license
• Experience in pelvic health rehabilitation or women’s/men’s health
• Completion of Pelvic floor coursework (e.g., Herman & Wallace, APTA Academy of Pelvic Health)
• Peferrable if open to taking advanced coursework in men's health and colorectal health

• Comfort working with sensitive, intimate, or complex pelvic health conditions

   

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