Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Hours & CE Stipend

OCC - Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education stipend

Job summary

OCC - Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Colorado Springs is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support daily patient assessments and implement treatment plans with therapists and on-site physicians.

You will educate patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and participate in a collaborative care team focused on evidence-based treatments. The role offers diverse learning opportunities and room to grow within a busy orthopedic specialty clinic.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred but will consider new grads.
• Physical Therapy Assistant License required by the state.
• Graduated from a PTA curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents daily assessments of patient’s condition.
• Follows a plan of care which is appropriate to problems in identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment settings.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Promotes evidenced based care through collaboration with physical therapists and physicians on site.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

Education

PTA degree

State PTA license

Job description

OCC - Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Colorado Springs is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support daily patient assessments and implement treatment plans with therapists and on-site physicians.

You will educate patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and participate in a collaborative care team focused on evidence-based treatments. The role offers diverse learning opportunities and room to grow within a busy orthopedic specialty clinic.