Physical Therapy Assistant

Grand River Hospital District; Colorado; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Rifle, Colorado, as a Physical Therapist. You'll be part of a dedicated Rehabilitative Services team, administering treatments to improve residents' health and well-being. The role includes responsibilities like preparing and documenting therapy sessions, ensuring high standards of care. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

10% PRN differential

Shift differentials

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy modalities as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident reactions to treatment and provides status reports.

Skills

BLS certification

Job description

Grand River Long Term Care Center · Physical Therapy

Rifle, CO

Technical/Professional

PRN, Days

Posted 02/15/2024

Shift Differential Offered: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serves as a member of the Rehabilitative Services department at our state-of-the-art Care Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Administers treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and prevent disability for our residents.
• Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration for residents.
• Reviews each patient chart prior to scheduled services.
• Prepares residents, patients, and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Records resident reactions to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment.
• Documents and completes resident notes and records changes in the system in accordance with department standard practices and as instructed.
• Makes inquiries regarding residents when they do not arrive for scheduled services and documents contacts accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current BLS certification upon initial employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $28.35 - $34.56, dependent on experience.
• 10% differential in addition to base rate salary.
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts.

APPLICATION WINDOW:

Minimum of three days, and until filled.

BENEFITS:

We offer a wide range of best-in-class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. Additionally, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistance programs.

Our clinical excellence, patient & community satisfaction, and financial health & stewardship of resources are our keys to excellence. We seek the best candidates to join us as we demonstrate these values every day.

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a non-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961, to serve the area's healthcare needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado, with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. Despite our growth, we maintain a caring and friendly community atmosphere.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.