Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)The Center at Lincoln is seeking compassionate PTAs with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients in our Skilled Nursing Facility. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients. We offer a fun, fast-paced environment in rehabilitation. This is not a long-term care patient environment. If you are not licensed in CO, we will help you navigate getting licensed in a new state! Please inquire within!OFFERING $1,500 SIGN ON BONUSOFFERING $3,000 RELOCATION BONUSPay is dependent on experience!The Center at Lincoln is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient's transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.Why Join Our Team?We offer a beautiful, state-of-the-art facilityPhysician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of careWe offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideasExcellent payTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan RepaymentCostco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus membershipsReferral programsGenerous PTO PackageEmployer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match AvailableMedical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist by providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon completion of the evaluation and plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.Duties and Responsibilities:Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and familyAssist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patient's assessmentBrief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatmentDetermine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatmentsRecommend modifications of changes in the patient's therapy program based on evaluation of progressEnsure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company's policy and proceduresQualificationsEducational Requirements:Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and have current license or be license-eligible in the state of Colorado