PTA: Dynamic Rehab Specialist with Aquatic Therapy

Carle Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to implement plan of care under the guidance of a physical therapist. The role involves educating patients and families, following the plan of care, documenting per policy, and completing required annual education for DNV programs.

The position requires current PTA licensure, BLS within 30 days, and board eligibility or completion of the board exam for acute stroke care, with ongoing continuing education as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensed by IDFPR.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Board eligible or must complete board exam at next available date and complete required continuing education for acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts treatment after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting in the daily note.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Provides treatments including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound; administers electrical stimulation; aquatic therapy as applicable.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to implement plan of care under the guidance of a physical therapist. The role involves educating patients and families, following the plan of care, documenting per policy, and completing required annual education for DNV programs.

The position requires current PTA licensure, BLS within 30 days, and board eligibility or completion of the board exam for acute stroke care, with ongoing continuing education as needed.