Physical Therapy Assistant

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 3,472,000 - 4,430,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $25.72–$32.16/hour

Shift differentials for nights and/or

PRN differential: 10%

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Access to outdoor recreation

Job summary

Grand River Health, located in Rifle, Colorado, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the Rehabilitative Services team on a PRN basis. The PTA provides patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering prescribed treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function while adhering to state guidelines and department policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Colorado PTA license (DORA), BLS certification, and at least 1 year of rehabilitative

Qualifications

• Current Colorado PTA license (DORA) required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire and must remain current.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize patient care, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with patients and coworkers while managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and prepares patients, residents, and equipment for scheduled therapy services.
• Implements treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises and use of therapy equipment.
• Monitors patient responses and communicates changes to the supervising therapist; provides status updates.
• Documents treatments and patient responses accurately in department systems.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapists and team members; follows up when patients miss appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Colorado PTA license (DORA)

Tools

Meditech

Allscripts EHR

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Care Center
PRN
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Shift Info
PRN

What You'll Do

As a member of the Rehabilitative Services team, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role delivers prescribed treatments designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and prevent disability while following state PTA practice guidelines and department policies.

• Reviews patient charts and prepares patients, residents, and equipment for scheduled therapy services.
• Implements treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, stretching, hands-on techniques, and use of therapy equipment.
• Monitors patient and resident responses to treatment, communicates changes or concerns to the supervising therapist, and provides appropriate status updates.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of treatments, patient responses, contacts, and changes in condition in accordance with department standards.
• Works collaboratively with Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Attendants, Registrars, and other Rehabilitative Services team members, including following up when patients or residents do not arrive for scheduled services. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

Seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant who brings strong clinical knowledge, organization, and a patient-focused approach to the Rehabilitative Services team.

• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) DORA license required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire and must remain current throughout employment with GRHD.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred, with knowledge of physical medicine, therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize patient care, maintain accurate records, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with patients and coworkers while managing multiple tasks.
• Must achieve proficiency within six months of hire in Meditech, QHN, Cedaron, PACS, Exercise Pro, Allscripts EHR, Galactica, Microsoft Office, Kronos, and HealthStream.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $25.72 - $32.16/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2-4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
• PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Perks:Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

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.