Physical Therapy Assistant

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies•Loveland, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today! The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. They assist with the administration of patient care programs and help guide the patient through treatment.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant certification, required.
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.
Core competencies in customer service, teamwork, communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Contribute to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary, implementing physical therapy directives
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Improve patient motor function and promote the capability of patients to function independently
Assist physical therapists in developing treatment plans
Direct patients in carrying out specific exercises and treat patients with a variety of therapeutic techniques
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Generous continuing education allowance!
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage
Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Company-sponsored events
Annual merit increases
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.