Physical Therapist Assistant - Ft. Carson

Katmai•Fort Carson, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services under the direction of a supervising physical therapist. Carry out prescribed corrective exercise and treatment programs; assist patients with functional activities and the use and care of mobility aids, braces, prostheses, and supportive devices; observe and document patient responses and progress; and communicate findings to the physical therapist. Work with physical therapy staff and other healthcare team members to plan, coordinate, and modify patient care. Duties also include monitoring physical therapy aides, coordinating with clinic departments, maintaining equipment and records, coding patient encounters, and performing administrative tasks. The role is based primarily indoors at a military treatment facility and may involve work at other Military Treatment Facilities or associated subclinics within the Colorado Military Health System.

Requirements

Graduation from a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Current, valid physical therapy assistant license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At least 12 months of physical therapist assistant experience within the last 36 months.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross, which must be maintained.
Obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunizations.
Obtain and maintain any required security access and/or background checks.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively to communicate with patients and healthcare providers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Carry out corrective exercise and treatment programs for assigned patients as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Administer prescribed treatments, including exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, and traction.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with pre-ambulation, transfers, ambulation, activities of daily living, and use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic devices.
Observe patients during treatment, evaluate and document their responses and progress, and report findings to the physical therapist.
Fit patients for, adjust, and train them in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Measure joint range of motion, body-part length and girth, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or support patient evaluations.
Monitor treatments administered by physical therapy aides.
Confer with physical therapy staff and other healthcare team members to exchange and evaluate patient information and coordinate treatment programs.
Coordinate with departments and clinic staff, liaise with nursing, medical staff, and other therapists, and act as an educational resource.
Perform administrative tasks, including inventory, ordering supplies, answering phones, taking messages, completing forms, scheduling patients, and staffing reception.
Maintain department equipment, supplies, storage, records, and files in accordance with facility policies.
Code patient encounters and workload.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.