$ Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) $

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Lakewood, CO seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy efforts and help residents regain mobility and independence. Under licensed therapists, you will document services for accurate billing and help execute personalized therapy plans.

Join a team focused on rehabilitation after illness, injury or surgery, delivering compassionate care in a structured, compliant setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Ensure patient care follows the established Plan of Care and organization guidelines, and complies with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under supervision, identify and develop a comprehensive plan of care; implement individualized therapy programs.
• Identify need for and refer to other disciplines to address patient needs under supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Position Description

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.