Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Lamar, Colorado
Prowers Medical Center

PTA - Days

Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy Location: Lamar, Colorado Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours per Week: 40

Role Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works as part of a team under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA carries out selected patient interventions, collects data on those interventions, and modifies them to progress the patient as directed or to ensure safety and comfort. PTAs treat patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with medical problems or health conditions that limit movement and daily functional activities. Care is provided in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings. The PTA reports directly to the Rehabilitation Manager.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Colorado
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification with verification card
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Primarily outpatient experience
• Bilingual capabilities

Work Environment

• Newly built, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Gymnasium that is clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned
• Exposure to unpleasant sights and smells and to infectious diseases is possible

Special Demands

• Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration, and the public. Ability to adjust to job situations involving many different people and projects, with some independent action and judgment.
• Physical: Ability and competency to operate the equipment of the position, perform technical procedures, speak professionally before others, and exercise supervision and management skills.