Physical Therapy Assistant- Columbine Poudre Home Care - Columbine Health Systems
Fort Collins, CO
About the Job
Columbine Poudre Home Care is a locally owned agency that provides skilled care and personalized education to keep clients where they want to be, safely at home. We are well known in Northern Colorado for over 30 years of high quality, compassionate care. Our talented home care professionals work as a team with clients, their families, and their providers to help clients achieve their individualized goals.
We are currently accepting applications for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Columbine Poudre Home Care.
Compensation
· Starting wage $31.00 - 36.00 depending on experience
· Travel stipend available
· Opportunities for growth within our company
Benefits
Our employees who work 24+ hours per week qualify for a full range of benefits including:
· Health Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Free health care clinics for anyone covered by the healthcare plan
· 401(k)
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Discounts at our pharmacy
· Discounts at our medical equipment stores
Responsibilities
· You work in a highly collaborative environment, coordinating your care with other skilled clinicians and community resources.
· You provide skilled nursing care and high-quality education that clients and their caregivers need to stay safe and to progress to their provider-approved goals.
· Expect variety! PTAs in our agency provide skilled physical therapy services to clients in their homes (including some ILF, ALF) under the direction of the physical therapist.
· You instruct clients and/or family members in a home program.
· You are an integral part of the home care team, providing direct communication with clients, family and other team members regarding client status, and valued input RE: changes or modifications in the care plan.
· We offer a full orientation and preceptor program to new staff: you won't be sent to a challenging case without the training you need to succeed.
Qualifications
· Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
· Current Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license or eligibility (when applicable).
· Prefer at least six months experience in geriatrics or long-term care, but not required.
· Excellent communication skills.
Work Schedule
· PRN (as needed)
· 8:00am - 4:30pm
· Monday through Friday (Flexible)
· Optional Saturday hours available
Hiring Manager Holly Johnson 970-482-5096
Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Columbine Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.