Physical Therapist, Assistant - Outpatient Clinic (4, 9 Hour Shifts)

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care provider as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care. In this dynamic outpatient clinic, you'll work with a diverse caseload, ensuring personalized treatment while collaborating with a supportive team. Enjoy a fulfilling career path with opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits. With a focus on community health and wellness, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Embrace this opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming health care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan Contribution

Free RTD EcoPass

On-site Fitness Center

Childcare Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Assist Physical Therapists in providing treatments and procedures.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rehabilitative treatment procedures and techniques.
• Document patient care and update medical records.
• Discharge patients and provide home-care instructions.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Physical Therapist, Assistant - Outpatient Clinic (4, 9 Hour Shifts)

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Department

DH PHYSICAL THERAPY PAV L

Job Description

The Outpatient Therapy clinic at Denver Health works with a very diverse caseload from post operative ortho, trauma, and general orthopedics. We have a large, collaborative Physical Therapy team that is focused on continual learning and growth to consistently provide the best care possible. Our environment supports a 1:1 patient ratio, allowing us to provide high-quality care and make a positive impact on each and every patient.

Shift: 4, 9 Hour Shifts Including Saturdays

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist 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

• Patient Care 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 hanges 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%)
• Discharge 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

• Less than 1 year required
  
  

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• 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.
  
  

Shift: 4, 9 Hour Shifts Including Saturdays

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$26.84 - $40.26 / hr

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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