Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Senior
Community Care of Colorado-Montrose. With great benefits and a positive work
environment you will love it here!
Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America
National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the
Volunteers of America parent organization.
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Highlights:
.403(b) Retirement Plan;
Career scholarships;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
About the job:
Pay: $29.00-$31.00 an hour
The Physical Therapist Assistant Provides clinical physical therapy treatments
for program participants on acute, restorative and maintenance levels as
needed. Follows the treatment plan as per Registered Physical Therapist
assessment and documented care plan.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the
American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical
Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
Minimum of one-year experience working with the frail or elderly population
required
Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the
elderly population.
Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical
therapy, to communicate with participants, staff, IDT and physicians,
and how to prepare meaningful reports
Ability to communicate with the participants to establish favorable attitude
to motivate the participants to desired cooperation and effort in his/her
rehabilitation development
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of
transportation
Essentials:
A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the
American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical
Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
Minimum of one-year experience working with the frail or elderly population
required.
Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the
elderly population.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve and apply good judgment.
Demonstrate ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical
therapy, to communicate with participants, staff, IDT and physicians,
and how to prepare meaningful reports.
Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating participants and
handling therapeutic equipment.
About Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE:
Senior Community Care of Colorado,
Senior Community Care of Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National
Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the
Volunteers of America parent organization.
Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of
All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and
Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique
needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living
independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on
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