Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient)

Patient Care

• Affords physical therapists in performing rehabilitative treatment procedures and techniques.
• Closely monitors and assesses patient's response to treatment.
• Aids patients in dressing, undressing, putting on and removing supportive devices.
• Communicates recommended changes and upgrades to the primary therapist.

Pre-Treatment

• Collaborates with appropriate parties to coordinate patient treatment authorization.
• Receives authorization prior to treatment and ensures treatment commences as outlined by the insurance carrier.

Documentation

• Records the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart.
• Updates medical records according to prescribed departmental standards.
• Completes appropriate data bases, problem lists, treatment goals, and individualized plan of care.
• Completes patient charges per department guidelines.

Discharge

• Discharges patient from physical therapy.
• Provides home-care instructions.
• Provides referrals.

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains monitoring of equipment operation and records its use and administration of treatment.

Education

• Aids in orientating and training new employees, PT-students, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation.
• Trains and educates patients, family members, and care-givers in therapy principles, methods, and techniques.

Education and Training

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.
• PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assisting and Caring for Others — Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Educational and Training — Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Problem Solving — Analyzes problems, draws relevant conclusions, and devises appropriate courses of action.
• Knowledge of Theory, Principles and Practice of Physical Therapy.
• Active Listening — Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Knowledge of Safety Principles in Patient Care Environment.
• Knowledge of Standards, Policies and Procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to physical therapy.
• Ability to Integrate Requirements of the Facility and/or Regulatory Agencies into Clinical Decisions and Documentation.

Shift

• Days (United States of America)

Work Type

• Regular

Salary

$28.12 - $40.77 / hr

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

About Denver Health

• Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
• As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
• Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
• Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents, and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.