Physical Therapy Assistants

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Northridge in Westminster, CO seeks a weekend Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team for sub-acute inpatient therapy. You will work under a Licensed PT and with a dynamic therapy team to support residents with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and complex medical conditions.

Graduate of an accredited PTA program with current state licensure and CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current state licensure.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services under supervision of a Licensed PT.
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary therapy team.
• Assist patients with sub-acute inpatient rehabilitation and varying medical conditions.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: WESTMINSTER, CO 80234, Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly, 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.

Position Requirements

• 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

Position Summary

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.

Job Type: PRN

Salary: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

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