Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Pueblo, CO

5d

About The Position

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In the role of Physical Therapist Assistant you will: Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Utilize rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Participate in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

Requirements

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit, preferred
• Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological and medical patients
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
• Ability to work 20 hours/week, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with some flexibility on days.

Nice To Haves

• We are interested in candidates with outpatient physical therapy experience OR a strong exercise background (e.g., personal trainer, exercise physiology student, athletic trainer student).

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Utilize rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient.
• Participate in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

What This Job Offers

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