Physical Therapy Assistant (Competitive Wages) at Volunteers of America - National Services in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE-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-$34.00 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 our 7


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