Physical Therapist Assistant

Valley View Health Care Center; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Valley View Health Care Center in Cañon City, Colorado is seeking a dedicated individual for a patient care role. Responsibilities include providing patient care as directed, ensuring respect and dignity for residents, and promoting teamwork among co-workers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist Assistant. We offer medical, dental, vision benefits, and a 401k retirement plan with employer match after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program.
• Successful completion of the certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness and respect.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission.

Skills

Commitment to care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program

Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Position Summary

Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist and in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.
• Must have current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of servicePaid vacation