• Physical Therapist Assistant

    CommonSpirit Health (Longmont, CO)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

     

    Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In the role of Physical Therapist Assistant you will:

     

    + Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

    + Utilize rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient.

    + Participate in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

    Job Requirements

    In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

    + Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit, preferred

    + Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological and medical patients

    + Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred

    + Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

    + Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant licensure

    + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

     

    Physical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree Designated Hospital, employees adhere to the highest possible standards. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you'll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

    Pay Range

    $21.89 - $34.21 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer.