Outpatient Orthopedic PTA — Hands-on Rehab Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist licensed therapists, deliver direct patient care, and support program development. The role requires maintaining documentation, meeting productivity standards, and participating in continuing education.

The position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, patient education, and effective communication to improve outcomes in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program to achieve department goals.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

PTA license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist licensed therapists, deliver direct patient care, and support program development. The role requires maintaining documentation, meeting productivity standards, and participating in continuing education.

The position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, patient education, and effective communication to improve outcomes in a patient-centered environment.