Physical Therapy Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Northern Colorado seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. You will plan, organize, develop, and direct therapy services under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to maintain high quality geriatric care.

You will collaborate with a dedicated IDT, participate in care planning meetings, document progress, and support discharge summaries with accurate billing per policy. Sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in good standing in Colorado.
• Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assisting is required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients according to the plan of care developed by and under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate with the Physical Therapist any pertinent information concerning patient progress, concerns, and plans.
• Be proficient in therapeutic needs to treat patients based on their presentation and instructions given by the Physical Therapist.
• Participate in patient Plan of care meetings if asked by the Director of Rehab.
• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PTA degree

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Our family owned and operated long term care facilitator is seeking a compassionate and well versed Physical Therapy Assistant for consideration to add to the inhouse therapy team a midsize facility situated in Northern Colorado, amongst Larimer County. This building is home to a diverse group of long-term residents, cared for by seasoned staff with low staffing ratios, who are stewarded by a well-equipped clinical team and Administrator with years of experience in the geriatric field.

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.

Pay Range: $32-39 PER HOUR

Looking for a PTA to join out In House Team!

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct our facility's Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be always maintained.

PTA- Jobs and Responsibilities:

• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care developed by and under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate with the Physical Therapist any pertinent information concerning patient progress, concerns, and plans.
• Be proficient in therapeutic needs to treat patients based on their presentation and instructions given by the Physical Therapist
• Participate in patient Plan of care meetings if asked by the Director of Rehab.
• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedures.