Physical Therapist Assistant (Entry Level - 2+ yrs experience)
Job Summary:
The rehab and physical therapist is a crucial position in our outpatient orthopedic, multidisciplinary facility. This position is reasonable for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions.
Essential Duties:
?? Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical rehab needs
?? Assists the physician in the development of a therapy plan of care
?? Identifies patience goals and needs
?? Creates fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients specific needs
?? Performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being
?? Evaluates the patient's progress
?? Motivates patience during treatment in order to help them function optimally
?? Promotes clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and pain management
?? Observes and reports the patient??s response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising provider
?? Documents patient care services throughout the treatment
?? Prepares a written discharge summary and or a written summary report on patient??s condition at least every 60 days
?? Follows protocols exactly
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
?? Excellent Microsoft office suite knowledge and skills
?? Excellent communication skills ?? verbal, written and listening
?? Excellent attention to detail
?? Ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships both internally and externally
?? Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities, ages and issues
?? Displays compassion with patients
?? Excellent dexterity and physical stamina
?? Creative thinking
Licensure Requirements: ?? Active state of Colorado license and physical therapy, physical therapy aide/assistant ?? Current CPR certification required
Education / Experience:
?? Associates degree or better in a field related to health science, exercise, or sports
?? Physical Therapy Assistant / Aid
?? Board certification through the American board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) ?? is a plus
?? Experience in:
o Rehabilitation
o Massage Therapy - a plus. Not required
o Acupuncture ?? a plus. Not required
o Regenerative Medicine - a plus. Not required
o Neuropathy - a plus. Not required
Benefit Conditions:
?? Waiting period may apply
?? Only full-time employees eligible
?? Medical available
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
?? Remote interview process
?? Temperature screenings
?? Social distancing guidelines in place
?? Virtual meetings
?? Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Typical end time:
?? 6PM
Typical start time:
?? 9AM
Work Remotely
?? No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
?? 401(k)
?? Dental insurance
?? Health insurance
?? Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
?? Neurology
?? Orthopedics
?? Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
?? 8 hour shift
?? Monday to Friday
Education:
?? Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
?? CPR Certification (Preferred)
?? Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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