General Description
MUST HAVE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work as part of a team to provide physical therapy service under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The PTA will implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

Responsibility:
PTA s assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patient care is provided as in-patient, outpatient and home health settings.

Accountability:
The Physical Therapist Assistant reports directly to the Rehabilitation Manager.

Special Demands:
• Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment.
• Physical: Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; and exercise supervision and management skills.

Education Qualifications:
• Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be currently credentialed by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Physical Therapy Board.
• Must have verification card of current instruction in BLS.

Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience primarily outpatient experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful.

Working Environment:
General work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work in a state of the art, newly built Rehabilitation Gymnasium, clean, well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.

Position Urgency: Normal