What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Greeley) position at THE PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE INC?
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Description
New Grads Welcome *2,500.00 Sign on Bonus*
We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant, who is self-motivated and invests in our Core Values: Empathy, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, and a Commitment-driven worth ethic. We offer benefits, a great work-life balance and rewarding work environment
The Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy team strives to provide the best individualized patient care in Northern Colorado; and has been recognized as the top outpatient PT practice for the last 4 years. With 10 clinic locations we are one of the fastest growing physical therapy companies in Colorado and we encourage you to grow with us!
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient centered treatment under the supervision of a licensed PT; and coordinating patient care with the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director. You will also instruct the patients, caregivers, and family members on skills/exercise techniques of the physical therapy treatment. A full job description can be provided upon request.
We offer many different therapy practices: Dry Needling (Certification), Aquatic Therapy, Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Other Supplemental Insurances
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team Oriented
- Graduate of an associate degree/two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Education
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Colorado
- Two years of clinical experience preferred but not required
- New grads are welcome
- A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position
- A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position
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PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:
Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:
- Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
- Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from
- Floor to waist
- Waist to shoulder
- Shoulder to overhead
- Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’
- Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys
- Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#
- Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140#
