PhysicalTherapist Assistant

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One 
• Paid Days Off from Day One 
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• Career Development  
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

Location: 9399 CROWN CREST BLVD, Parker, 80138

The role you’ll contribute: 

Responsible for a continuum of treatment by providing 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. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Participates in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Carries out program of corrective treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluating physical therapist and under the indirect supervision of a physical therapist. Implements therapy activities using measurable, goals and time frames under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, ADL retraining; patient education in home safety; adaptive equipment and compensation techniques; coordination, strengthening and therapeutic exercise programs, manual therapy, therapeutic activities, aquatic therapy, and neuromuscular re-education per patient needs.
• Carries out plan of care for assigned patients, as established by evaluating physical therapist, within the scope of practice for a PTA.
• Provides teaching for the patient and family based on assessed needs, using appropriate resources.