Physical Therapist Assistant
US-CO-Fort Morgan
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 465999
Type: Varies
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Overview: St. Elizabeth Hospital, located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is a Level 3 Trauma Center and an American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center serving northeastern Colorado. Providing care through-out the region, St. Elizabeth Hospital provides cardiology, maternal, emergency, surgical, pediatrics, and acute care inpatient services in addition to the multitude of subspecialists in our specialty clinic. At 50 beds, St. Elizabeth is the region's referral center serving a wide span of northeastern Colorado. Since 1952, St. Elizabeth has been serving the community in Morgan County which is one of the most diverse counties in Colorado speaking more than 28 languages. 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. Qualifications: 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) We are seeking dedicated Physical Therapists Assistants for both outpatient and acute care services, offering a unique opportunity to provide consistent acute care coverage one weekend per month (0-8 hours), with the potential to expand into part-time or even full-time hours.
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