Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA;

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team in beautiful Southern Colorado. If you are looking for more than just a job and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, we would love to have you join our team!

At SPRHC/VCLC, you have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and a supportive rehabilitation team. Our therapists provide care in a variety of settings.

Job Type: Full-time

$28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, no weekends

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide quality, patient-centered care.

• Providing therapeutic treatments according to the patient's plan of care
• Helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and independence
• Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Monitoring patient progress and response to treatment
• Communicating patient needs and progress with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team
• Developing positive relationships with patients and their families
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation

• A graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in Colorado
• CPR/BLS certified or willing to obtain certification
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Dependable and professional
• A strong communicator
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Interested in making a difference in a rural community

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Hold a Hold a current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license.

• Ability to maintain an efficient work schedule with a high level of productivity.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills to work with patients, families, staff members and other team members to aid in providing high quality care.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses advanced active listening skills, including seeking clarification when in doubt and requesting feedback when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies and employee and administration.

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Must obtain annual flu and Covid-19 vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to tuberculosis screening process.

Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license.

All Employees are eligible for:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity protection
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Cafeteria Meal Payroll Deduction
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

$28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience