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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$24.68 - $45.91In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or temporary Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA-TEMP) certification is required.
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical record systems are required.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats is required.

Responsibilities

  • Practice employee and patient safety principles during daily job activities.
  • Support consumer marketing and public awareness by participating in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations, practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
  • Modify treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments in consultation with a physical therapist.
  • Collect patient data and communicate with physical therapists regarding discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.
  • Document patient care accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology and following standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department and hospital policies.
  • Charge patients accurately and timely according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines.
  • Oversee care provided by rehabilitation aides according to regulations and practice standards, and coordinate activities of rehabilitation aides, students, and other support personnel as needed.
  • Evaluate and interpret patient data relative to age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, and modify approaches and communication skills accordingly.
  • Identify patient and caregiver education needs, provide teaching opportunities, and document understanding as appropriate.
  • Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support departmental quality standards and initiatives.
  • Maintain clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and service as a clinical instructor.
  • Maintain department-defined productivity standards and adjust work hours to meet patient needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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