Physical Therapist Assistant in Hospital Based Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic

Denver Health • Denver, CO

87d • $26 - $40

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant in Hospital Based Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. The Outpatient Therapy clinic at Denver Health works with a very diverse caseload from post operative ortho, trauma, and general orthopedics. We have a large, collaborative Physical Therapy team that is focused on continual learning and growth to consistently provide the best care possible. Our environment supports a 1:1 patient ratio, allowing us to provide high-quality care and make a positive impact on each and every patient.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.
• PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment.
• Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapists in performing rehabilitative treatment procedures and techniques.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment closely.
• Assists patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
• Collaborates with appropriate parties to coordinate patient treatment authorization.
• Receives authorization prior to treatment and treatment will commence as outlined by the insurance carrier.
• Completes patient care documentation recording the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart.
• Updates medical records according to prescribed departmental standards.
• Completes patient charges per department guidelines.
• Discharges patient from physical therapy, provides home-care instructions, and referrals.
• Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
• May assist in orientating and training new employees, PT-student, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation.
• Trains and educates patients, family members and caregivers in therapy principles, methods and techniques.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree