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Physical Therapist Assistant at CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Where Youll WorkWith more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy 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.Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesYou 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 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.Job RequirementsIn 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 preferredAbility to perform basic treatments of orthopedic neurological and medical patientsPrior use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferredAssociates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant programCurrent Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant licensureCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart AssociationPhysical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly) Key Skills EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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