Physical Therapist Assistant (Entry Level - 2+ yrs experience)

Job Summary: The rehab and physical therapist is a crucial position in our outpatient orthopedic, multidisciplinary facility. This position is reasonable for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Essential Duties: • Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical rehab needs • Assists the physician in the development of a therapy plan of care • Identifies patience goals and needs • Creates fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients specific needs • Performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being • Evaluates the patient's progress • Motivates patience during treatment in order to help them function optimally • Promotes clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and pain management • Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising provider • Documents patient care services throughout the treatment • Prepares a written discharge summary and or a written summary report on patient’s condition at least every 60 days • Follows protocols exactly Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Excellent Microsoft office suite knowledge and skills • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and listening • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships both internally and externally • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities, ages and issues • Displays compassion with patients • Excellent dexterity and physical stamina • Creative thinking Licensure Requirements: • Active state of Colorado license and physical therapy, physical therapy aide/assistant • Current CPR certification required Education / Experience: • Associates degree or better in a field related to health science, exercise, or sports • Physical Therapy Assistant / Aid • Board certification through the American board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) – is a plus • Experience in: o Rehabilitation o Massage Therapy - a plus. Not required o Acupuncture – a plus. Not required o Regenerative Medicine - a plus. Not required o Neuropathy - a plus. Not required Benefit Conditions: • Waiting period may apply • Only full-time employees eligible • Medical available COVID-19 Precaution(s): • Remote interview process • Temperature screenings • Social distancing guidelines in place • Virtual meetings • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Typical end time: • 6PM Typical start time: • 9AM Work Remotely • No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Medical Specialty: • Neurology • Orthopedics • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Education: • Associate (Preferred) License/Certification: • CPR Certification (Preferred) • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person Apply Job!