What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Grand River Health?
BASIC FUNCTION: Serves as a member of the Rehabilitative Services department at our state-of-the-art Care Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Administers treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function and prevent disability for our residents.
- Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration for residents.
- Reviews each patient chart prior to scheduled services.
- Prepares residents, patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
- Records resident reactions to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment.
- Documents and completes resident notes and records changes in the system in accordance with department standard practices and as instructed.
- Makes inquiries regarding residents when they do not arrive for scheduled services and documents contacts in accordance with department standard practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires Colorado licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Current BLS certification upon initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
- Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $28.35 - $34.56 Dependent on Experience
- 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled
BENEFITS: We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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