Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Care

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for acute care on a PRN basis. Weekend rotation is required (~one weekend per month) with advance notice for vacation coverage.

The PTA works under the guidance of a physical therapist to administer and adjust the plan of care, fostering evidence-based practice while serving the local community in a supportive rehab team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapist assistant/Associate degree program
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training required
• Current, active Physical Therapy Certification under the Colorado State Board of Physical Therapy or a permit while awaiting NPTAE examination
• Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability to implement the plan of care.
• Alleviates impairments by implementing the plan of care and adjusting interventions as directed.
• Prevents injury and maintains fitness, health, and quality of life for all ages.
• Engages in consultation, education, and research.
• Maintains patient records including orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, attendance, and charges.
• Supervises aides as specified by scope of practice.
• Participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Subjective feedback evaluation

Equipment knowledge

Anatomy/Physiology knowledge

Patient positioning

Education

PTA/Associate degree

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Come work in Beautiful Salida, Colorado. Experienced team of talented therapists working to care for the community in a vibrant, supportive environment.

Brief Description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Come work in Beautiful Salida, Colorado. Experienced team of talented therapists working to care for the community in a vibrant, supportive environment.

As a PRN employee, you will be involved with weekend rotation (~one weekend/month) and vacation coverage (with plenty of notice). Our acute care rehab team values creating a work environment that is enjoyable to be a part of, while incorporating evidence-based practice and helping our community.

Physical Therapist Assistant Scope Of Practice

• Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to best administer the plan of care provided by the physical therapist.
• Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by implementing the plan of care outlined by the Physical Therapist and modifying therapeutic interventions within the scope of the treatment plan.
• Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
• Engages in consultation, education, and research.
• Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
• Provides appropriate supervision of aides as specified by scope of practice.
• Participate in discharge planning process.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to solicit and evaluate subjective feedback from patients to be able to assess effectiveness of a procedure.
• Must be aware of relative value and limitations of each piece of equipment.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical science to specialized techniques in treatment of the patient.
• Must know proper positioning of patients with various conditions for different types of treatments.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The Physical Therapist Assistant is a graduate of a physical therapist assistant/Associate degree program accredited by the APTA and an agency recognized by the Secretary of the US Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Six months to one year related experience and/or training required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current, active Physical Therapy Certification under the Colorado State Board of Physical Therapy or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting NPTAE examination
• Current CPR Certification.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.

Summary

HRRMC's Rehab Department has an opening for a PRN (On call as needed ) Physical Therapy Assistant. Join our Rehab team and receive employer matching retirement plans and more!

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an educated health care provider who assists the physical therapist in the provision of physical therapy to patients of the Medical Center and Home Services. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides care and services under the direction of a physical therapist.

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