Physical Therapist Assistant Parkview

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to treat patients with therapy needs in UCHealth Parkview Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehab Services department in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. The hourly pay range is $22.54–$33.81, dependent on relevant experience. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment. The assistant implements treatment plans, monitors and documents patient responses and progress, and communicates with the supervising therapist. The role also includes patient and caregiver education, discharge-planning assistance, and supervision of support personnel in accordance with applicable licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or related program.
Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment plans.
Regularly communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to the Physical Therapist.
Document services provided and patient response and progress.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about patient deficits and provide information about selecting and using adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Assist with patient discharge planning.
Perform the underlying duties of the job, including supervising support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care, and a health savings account option for employees enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.