Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to provide a continuum of treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will deliver strengthening exercises, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and ADL training to promote recovery and well-being.

You will document progress, participate in program development, and continuously enhance clinical skills to support patient goals and safety in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PTA licensure is required and must be current.
• BLS certification is required from the American Heart Association.
• Driver's license is required for home health positions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist with a continuum of treatment.
• Perform strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and ADL retraining.
• Document patient progress and participate in program development and ongoing professional education.

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Assistant licensure

Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide a continuum of treatment for patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically-related disorders, working under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Every day, you will deliver care requiring strengthening exercises, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and training in activities of daily living. You will utilize the rehabilitation process to promote and restore the optimal health and well-being of each patient. Additionally, you will participate in professional responsibilities including documentation, program development, teaching, and continuous enhancement of your clinical skills.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care and meticulous adherence to the physical therapist's plan of care. Your ability to effectively implement various therapeutic interventions, document progress, and continuously develop professionally will be crucial in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

• Carriers out program of corrective treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluating physical therapist and under the indirect supervision of a physical therapist.
• Implements therapy activities using measurable goals and time frames under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, ADL retraining; patient education in home safety; adaptive equipment and compensation techniques; coordination, strengthening and therapeutic exercise programs, manual therapy, therapeutic activities, aquatic therapy and neuromuscular reeducation per patient needs.
• Initiates and follows through on communication with supervising physical therapist regarding patient status, need for reevaluation and/or modification of treatment plan, goals, and patient training/education.
• Documents per department and Health Information Management guidelines/policy using correct grammar, spelling, abbreviations, and medical terminology.
• Communicates effectively to all patients, families, superiors, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning physical medicine and rehabilitation services by direct verbal and/or written communication respecting confidentiality at all times.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License for positions within home health only

Preferred

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit
• Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological and medical patients
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$24.33 - $40.14 /hour