Physical Therapist Assistant

4 days ago


La Junta, Colorado, United States Bluestem Village Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Bluestem Village. As a key member of our rehabilitation department, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Villager Care: 65% time
    • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to enhance villager independence and functioning, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and in accordance with physician orders.
    • Provide competent technical skills in accordance with current standards of practice.
    • Communicate changes in villager condition to ensure seamless care.
    • Participate in discharge and community mobility planning to ensure a smooth transition.
    • Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence.
    • Maintain accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
    • Respond to family requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
    • Ensure villager safety and prevent abuse or neglect.
    • Protect confidentiality and safeguard all patient information.
  • Training/Education: 20% time
    • Coordinate and provide training with restorative nursing and other care staff.
    • Deliver education and training to patients, caregivers, and community partners.
    • Assist with training and education of Bluestem Village employees and professional partners.
    • Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training, and competence programs.
    • Participate in PTA student development and educational programs.
    • Collaborate with care teams during conferences.
  • Department Duties: 15% time
    • Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess villager needs and environmental safety.
    • Provide recommendations to the Director of Rehab and other team members on opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns, or updates.
    • Maintain the cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Requirements
    • Graduate of an accredited 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
    • Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant License.
    • Experience in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred).
    • CPR certification (as requested).
    Physical Requirements
    • Frequent squatting, twisting, and reaching.
    • Frequent walking and standing.
    • Occasional villager handling, transferring, and lifting from floor, over 100#.
    • Occasional crawling, climbing, and sitting.
    • Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling, and grasping up to 50#.
    Other
    • Maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license.
    • All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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