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Denver Health Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time in Denver, Colorado

We are recruiting for a Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time to join our team!

We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

DepartmentOCC HEALTH SAFETY CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant ("Assistant"), under direct supervision, assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Essential Functions: Patient Care Assists Physical Therapists in performing rehabilitative treatment procedures and techniques. Monitors patient's response to treatment is closely monitored and assessed. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings. Recommended changes and upgrades are communicated to the primary therapist. (50 Pre Treatment Collaborates with appropriate parties to coordinate patient treatment authorization. Receives authorization prior to treatment and treatment will commence as outlined by the insurance carrier. (15%) Documentation Complete patient care documentation recording the prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart. Update medical records according to prescribed departmental standards. Complete appropriate data bases, problem lists, treatment goals and individualized plan of care. Completes patient charges per department guidelines. (15%) Discharge Discharges patient from physical therapy, provide home-care instructions, provide referrals (10%) Equipment Maintenance Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment. (5%) Education May assist in orientating and training new employees, PT-student, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes. (5%)

Education: Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.

Work Experience: 1-3 years' experience required.

Licenses: 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- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of physical therapy. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment. Knowledge of standards, polices and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to physical ther py. Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and/or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation.

Clinic is open Mon - Fri. Schedule will be 24 hours per week, preferably to include Fridays

ShiftDays (United States of America)

Work TypeRegular

Salary$24.86 - $36.14 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

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