Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Fulltime - Monday-Friday in Walsenburg, Colorado at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

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.

Pay Range: $28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

We are looking for someone who is:

• A 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

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Hold a Hold a current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• 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.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu and Covid-19 vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to tuberculosis screening process.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· 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)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.