Physical Therapist Assistant Parkview

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 31,051 - 46,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement programs

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment plans under a supervising therapist. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a relevant degree and be licensed, with BLS certification required. This is a full-time position offering competitive hourly pay between $22.54 and $33.81, dependent on experience, with various benefits and a three-year incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or related program.
• Must hold state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and document services provided.
• Educate patients and caregivers about adaptive equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo

Department: OP Rehab Srvs

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $22.54 - $33.81 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, treats patient population for therapy needs.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and providing information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs. Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Performs all underlying duties of the job including but not limited to supervising support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or related program.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre‑paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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