Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant — Johnstown, CO

Ernest Health, Inc.; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation services. You will assist in implementing treatment plans under a PT and help patients regain mobility as part of a compassionate care team.

Applicants should be licensed PTA, CPR certified, with preferred hospital-based experience and strong collaboration, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients.
• Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR Certification

Clinical operations knowledge

Cost awareness in care

Care provision according to standards

Age-specific patient care

General computer skills

Leadership & delegation

Organizational skills

Communication & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Infection control

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation services. You will assist in implementing treatment plans under a PT and help patients regain mobility as part of a compassionate care team.

Applicants should be licensed PTA, CPR certified, with preferred hospital-based experience and strong collaboration, communication, and confidentiality skills.