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CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, Cañon City, Colorado, United States, 81246


USD $21.89/Hr. to USD $38.31/Hr.Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview:

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)

This is a FT outpatient PTA. We need coverage Monday through Friday with occasional assistance with hospital needs on Saturdays.

Your Connected Community:

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees.

We are a high reliability organization with positive patient outcomes. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture.

Our Total Reward Offerings:

Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with generous match

Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness and more!

View more on our benefits HERE (https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) .

Pay Range: $21.89 - $38.31 /hour

Shift: Days

Everyone Thrives Here

You’re different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do – we’re all different, but we’re also all equally connected and supported. We are here to cultivate you in an environment which not only lifts you up but propels you forward.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.