Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Veritas Management Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Center at Northridge in Denver, CO is seeking weekend Physical Therapy Assistants to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will provide sub-acute inpatient therapy to residents with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited PTA program, hold current state licensure, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PTA program.
• Current state licensure.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PTA therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary therapy team to support resident goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

CPR Certification

Education

PTA program graduate

State licensure

Job description

Overview

The Center at Northridge is seeking weekend Physical Therapy Assistants for our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. You will work with a dynamic therapy team providing sub-acute inpatient therapy to a variety of individuals with medical conditions including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and complex medical conditions. Our Center strives to provide top quality nursing and rehabilitation services to our patients and we are looking for a motivated PTA with these same goals to join our interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct therapy services in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Center at Northridge standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) therapy program – New grads welcome!
• Current state licensure
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• CPR Certification

Job Details

• Job Type: PRN
• Salary: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour