Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Fulltime - Monday-Friday

Spanish-Peaks-Regional-Health-Center; Walsenburg (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement fund options

Medical benefits including telehealth

Dental and vision benefits

Basic life insurance and AD&D (employe

Supplemental Life/AD&D

Paid Time Off

Short-term disability (employer paid)

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Identity protection

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Cafeteria Meal Payroll Deduction

Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing)

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) in Southern Colorado is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the Rehabilitation Services team. The PTA works under a Physical Therapist's supervision to deliver patient-centered care in a variety of settings.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends. Eligible candidates must be a PTA graduate, hold a Colorado PTA license, and have CPR/BLS certification or

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed or eligible for Colorado PTA license.
• CPR/BLS certification or willing to obtain.
• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• Dependable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatments according to the patient's plan of care.
• Help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and independence.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment.
• Communicate patient needs and progress with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team.
• Develop positive relationships with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-focused

CPR/BLS

Education

PTA program graduate

Colorado PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Fulltime - Monday-Friday

About this position

Description:

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team in beautiful Southern Colorado.

If you are looking for more than just a job and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, we would love to have you join our team! At SPRHC/VCLC, you have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and a supportive rehabilitation team. Our therapists provide care in a variety of settings.

Pay Range: $28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends

Requirements:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing therapeutic treatments according to the patient's plan of care
• Helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and independence
• Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Monitoring patient progress and response to treatment
• Communicating patient needs and progress with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team
• Developing positive relationships with patients and their families
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation

We are looking for someone who is:

• A graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in Colorado
• CPR/BLS certified or willing to obtain certification
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Dependable and professional
• A strong communicator
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Interested in making a difference in a rural community

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Hold a Hold a current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to maintain an efficient work schedule with a high level of productivity.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills to work with patients, families, staff members and other team members to aid in providing high quality care.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses advanced active listening skills, including seeking clarification when in doubt and requesting feedback when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu and Covid-19 vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to tuberculosis screening process.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)mli>
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity protection
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Cafeteria Meal Payroll Deduction
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you're considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Salary Information

$28.46 - $39.88Hourly Wage