PRN - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient en Family Health West

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. 

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. 

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future. 

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Provide treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist and adhere to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Observe and evaluate treatment affect. Discuss observations with staff physical therapist.
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided, and reassess as per policy. This includes adolescent, and geriatric patients, and the general patient population.
• Assist with formulation of a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and assessing effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Staff physical therapist is advised of conclusions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of discipline modalities.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Be sensitive to the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, facility staff, and members of the department.
• Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and facility policy is followed.
• Maintain records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship, both within the department and with other departments.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
• Participate in personal performance improvement and program develop activities including administrative staff meetings.
• Meet current documentation standards and policies.
• Participate in educational staff performance improvement in services.
• Assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participate in guidance and educational programs.
• Train personnel, utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education: 

Opening Info: Position open until filled 

WAGE starts at $28.31

Immunizations required for employment

FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection