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Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Canaan, Connecticut

Contract Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) — Canaan, CT (14-week, Local)

Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC

Profession/Specialty:Physical Therapy Assistant

Location:Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Pay Range:$43.80 per hour

Job Description

Ref #: 9167892

Type: Contract (Non-Travel)
Location: Canaan, CT
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Rate: Local: $1533 / 35 hours

Required credential

  • Valid, active Physical Therapy Assistant state license.

Core responsibilities

  • Assist the Physical Therapist with patient evaluations and implement prescribed interventions and exercise programs.
  • Administer modalities and operate therapeutic equipment as directed.
  • Instruct patients in exercise techniques and educate patients and families on home programs to support recovery.
  • Document treatments, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely in patient records.
  • Communicate and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
  • Follow safety, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.

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Adelphi Healthcare is a specialized staffing partner dedicated to connecting top-quality travel and local nurses, as well as allied health professionals, with healthcare facilities nationwide. We take pride in matching each clinician’s unique skills, certifications, and preferences to the specific needs of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers — ensuring seamless coverage, whether for short-term assignments or extended engagements

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