Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Fulltime - Monday-Friday

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center • Walsenburg, CO

7d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team in beautiful Southern Colorado. If you are looking for more than just a job and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, we would love to have you join our team! At SPRHC/VCLC, you have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and a supportive rehabilitation team. Our therapists provide care in a variety of settings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in Colorado
• CPR/BLS certified or willing to obtain certification
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Dependable and professional
• A strong communicator
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Interested in making a difference in a rural community
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Hold a current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Ability to maintain an efficient work schedule with a high level of productivity.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills to work with patients, families, staff members and other team members to aid in providing high quality care.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses advanced active listening skills, including seeking clarification when in doubt and requesting feedback when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
• Must obtain annual flu and Covid-19 vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
• Required to submit to tuberculosis screening process.
• Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Providing therapeutic treatments according to the patient's plan of care
• Helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and independence
• Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Monitoring patient progress and response to treatment
• Communicating patient needs and progress with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team
• Developing positive relationships with patients and their families
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity protection
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Cafeteria Meal Payroll Deduction
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree