Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation services. You will assist in implementing treatment plans under a PT and help patients regain mobility as part of a compassionate care team.

Applicants should be licensed PTA, CPR certified, with preferred hospital-based experience and strong collaboration, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients.
• Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR Certification

Clinical operations knowledge

Cost awareness in care

Care provision according to standards

Age-specific patient care

General computer skills

Leadership & delegation

Organizational skills

Communication & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Infection control

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem - Johnstown, Colorado

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art inpatient facility providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. Our expert team is passionate about restoring independence and improving quality of life through compassionate, high‑quality care.

Located in Johnstown, Colorado, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful small‑town living with easy access to the vibrant cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Denver. Nestled near the base of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers year‑round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing.

We are seeking a per diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum Salary USD $35.00/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $35.00/Hr.