Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient Ortho

45500 Intermountain Medical Group Denver LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to support the physical therapy team. You will provide skilled services under a licensed PT, document outcomes, and communicate progress with families and care teams.

You will promote continuing education, participate in quality improvements, and help develop and market the program to meet department goals. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and stable 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in the states where you work.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with target population of job setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records and completes patient billing accurately.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare providers about needs and goals.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• Engages in quality improvement processes to improve outcomes and access.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

Licensed PTA

BLS for healthcare providers

Driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the physical therapist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.

Job Specifics

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Benefits Eligible: Yes – Explore employee benefits here. Find out why people love working at Intermountain Health: Learn more

Essential Functions

Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.

Competent Services

Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts treatments according to professional standards (APTA).

Productivity Standards

Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.

Documentation and Billing

Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.

Communication

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the physical therapist.

Continuing Education

Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.

Quality Improvement

Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participates in utilization review audits.

Program Development and Marketing

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

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.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location and Hours

Location: Foothills Medical Office Bldg Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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