Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long term care facility! We strive to promote a culture here that will foster the best working environment for our staff, because when staff are happy and feel supported the level of care for residents improves. Creating a place for our residents to call home means creating a working environment that staff are excited to come to. We are looking for full time and PRN Physical Therapy Assistants to join our team!
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday ($1.00 weekend differential)
Our expanding network of independently owned and operated healthcare facilities is growing in the Northern Colorado area and we are seeking a full time PTA to join our in-house therapy team at Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation in Boulder, CO. As a member of our team, you can expect excellent leadership, facility level decision making, and most of all, a fun work environment where you are appreciated and supported to do your best work. We care about the WHOLE you. Ask us about our competitive compensation package, career development, continuing education and mind-body-spirit wellness programs!
Job Description:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist by providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon completion of the evaluation and plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.
This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services and is supervised by a Physical Therapist.
POTENTIAL SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Students (with oversight from Physical Therapist)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
- Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
- Completion of required compliance training and processes
- Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
- Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
- Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
- Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
- Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
- Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
- Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
- Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
- Able to work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
- Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
- Active State Licensure when applicable.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY: Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and to others in accordance with the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Educational Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Specific Requirements:
- Must hold current and active State license where applicable
- One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boulder, CO 80303 (Required)
Work Location: In person