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

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center; Walsenburg (CO); On-site; USD 81,548,000 - 114,272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including telehealth

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Identity protection

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Paid housing stipend

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehabilitation Services team in southern Colorado. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will provide patient-centered care, assist with therapeutic interventions, and document progress.

Colorado licensure or eligibility and CPR/BLS are required; rural community impact and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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.
• Strong communicator.
• Team player with rural-care interest.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Patient-focused

Dependable

Problem-solving

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

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)
• 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.