Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time

AAOHN; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Denver is seeking a motivated Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team part-time. The role involves assisting therapists with treatment procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring comprehensive patient care, all within a supportive and dynamic environment. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and relevant experience, along with necessary certifications. A robust benefits package awaits the selected individual, offering significant opportunities for professional development and growth within our mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year

Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%

Generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs

Education & development opportunities

Professional clinical advancement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) certification required.
• PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in performing rehabilitative treatment procedures.
• Complete patient care documentation and update medical records.
• Discharge patients from physical therapy and provide necessary instructions.

Skills

Assisting and Caring for Others

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Education and Training

Education

Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time to join our team!

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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all :

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Department

OCC HEALTH SAFETY CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant ("Assistant"), under direct supervision, assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Essential Functions :

Assists Physical Therapists in performing rehabilitative treatment procedures and techniques. Monitors patient's response to treatment is closely monitored and assessed. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings. Recommended changes and upgrades are communicated to the primary therapist. (50%)

• Pre Treatment

Collaborates with appropriate parties to coordinate patient treatment authorization. Receives authorization prior to treatment and treatment will commence as outlined by the insurance carrier. (15%)

• Documentation

Complete patient care documentation recording the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart. Update medical records according to prescribed departmental standards. Complete appropriate data bases, problem lists, treatment goals and individualized plan of care. Completes patient charges per department guidelines. (15%)

Discharges patient from physical therapy, provide home-care instructions, provide referrals (10%)

• Equipment Maintenance

Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment. (5%)

• Education

May assist in orientating and training new employees, PT-student, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes. (5%)

Education :

• Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years' experience required.

Licenses :

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.
• PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Assisting and Caring for Others- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of physical therapy.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment.
• Knowledge of standards, polices and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to physical therapy.
• Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and / or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation.
• Clinic is open Mon - Fri.
• Schedule will be 24 hours per week, preferably to include Fridays

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit :

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

About Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, ty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in er Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy. Show more Show less

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