Physical Therapy Assistant

Grand River Health Care Center • Rifle, CO

81d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Rehabilitative Services team, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role delivers prescribed treatments designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and prevent disability while following state PTA practice guidelines and department policies.

Requirements

• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) DORA license required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire and must remain current throughout employment with GRHD.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize patient care, maintain accurate records, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with patients and coworkers while managing multiple tasks.
• Must achieve proficiency within six months of hire in Meditech, QHN, Cedaron, PACS, Exercise Pro, Allscripts EHR, Galactica, Microsoft Office, Kronos, and HealthStream.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred, with knowledge of physical medicine, therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and prepares patients, residents, and equipment for scheduled therapy services.
• Implements treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, stretching, hands-on techniques, and use of therapy equipment.
• Monitors patient and resident responses to treatment, communicates changes or concerns to the supervising therapist, and provides appropriate status updates.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of treatments, patient responses, contacts, and changes in condition in accordance with department standards.
• Works collaboratively with Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Attendants, Registrars, and other Rehabilitative Services team members, including following up when patients or residents do not arrive for scheduled services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $25.72 - $32.16/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
• PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Perks: Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree