Physical Therapy Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Colorado. You will provide rehabilitative therapy for patients with cognitive and ADL disorders, following regulatory and clinical practice standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating progress, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The role may involve supervising PTAs and rehab aides, and participating in trainings and meetings as

Qualifications

• Must hold Colorado state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Experience in rehabilitative therapy focused on cognitive and ADL functioning is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehab aides.
• Active State Licensure and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative therapy to patients referred for cognitive and/or ADL impairments.
• Document objective measures and justify continued or discontinued services.
• Screen and evaluate patients and develop plan of care per standards.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and ADL retraining.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team; maintain records accordingly.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as required.

Job description

MUST HOLD A COLORADO STATE LICENSE AS A PTA

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type

Full Time

Part-time

PRN

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.
• This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from DOR or NHA.