PRN - Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA - Inpatient

Overview

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because of our vibrant environment and care. You’ll be part of a team that creates effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools they need to achieve wellness goals.

You’ll join a team that supports professional growth and welcomes ideas to improve care. You’ll contribute to providing care that is unmatched in western Colorado.

To learn more, apply now or call to schedule a tour and meet your new colleagues.

Fruita, CO 81521, USA

About Family Health West

Family Health West was founded in 1946 and operates as a 25-bed critical access hospital and one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, with outpatient services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, the area offers outdoor opportunities and a welcoming community culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reliable and punctual attendance; be present as scheduled.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Provide treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist and follow standards of physical medicine practice.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects; discuss observations with staff physical therapist.
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on each patient and reassess per policy, including adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations.
• Assist with formulating a teaching plan based on learning needs; involve family as appropriate; notify staff physical therapist of conclusions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of discipline modalities.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; be sensitive to psychosocial needs.
• Operate equipment safely; maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Interact professionally with patients/families and involve them in the plan of care.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, facility staff, and department members.
• Coordinate patient care to meet needs and follow facility policy.
• Maintain records pertinent to department operation.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress.
• Maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve patient care and performance.
• Participate in infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.
• Participate in personal performance improvement and program development activities, including staff meetings.
• Meet current documentation standards and policies.
• Assist with orientation and in-service training for department staff; participate in guidance programs.
• Train personnel through on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff as well as departmental staff.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree (AA) from an accredited college or university program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is required.

Current State of Colorado PTA license in good standing.

Current BLS certification.

Two years’ experience as a PTA with all levels of rehab across the age continuum preferred.

This position requires advanced therapy skills with additional specialized certifications including, but not limited to Dry Needling, Certified Hand Therapy, Sensory Integration, etc. Flexible scheduling and the ability to rotate multiple work locations owned or contracted with Family Health West.

WAGE starts at $28.31

Immunizations required for employment.

Benefits include:
Employee Assistance Program; 403(b) with 4% match and vesting; medical plans including PPO, HDHP with HSA options, and telemedicine; dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability; critical illness and accident plans; flexible spending accounts; and additional options such as pet insurance and identity protection.

Preferred

Associates or better.

Required

Associate’s degree (AA) from an accredited college or university whose program is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is required.

Advanced therapist with additional specialized certifications; flexible scheduling and ability to rotate multiple work locations.

Required

Licensed PTA

Certified BLS

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are notified of rights under federal employment laws. For more information, see the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.