Physical Therapist Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide physical therapy treatment, under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist across several practice locations including outpatient, home, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities
• Trains family members, caregivers, and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety, and functional independence of participants
• Collaborates with supervising PT and other team members on participant care issues, treatment plan progression, and participant functional status
• Monitors participant/therapy schedules and physical therapy orders to ensure timely provision of ordered physical therapy services
• Provides input into departmental quality improvement efforts
• Assists with the coordination of care of participants as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Other duties as requested/assigned

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program is required
• PTA Licensure in the State of Colorado is required
• One year of general physical therapy assistant experience in a geriatric setting is preferred
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
• Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications