Physical Therapy Attendant

at  Grand River Health

BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction of a licensed therapist, the Physical Therapy Attendant assists in preparation of patients for treatment in the Rehabilitation Services department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Continued education or related coursework in the field preferred.
• Current BLS certification required upon initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
• Practical experience in field of direct patient care preferred.

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Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

• Treatment preparation duties include but are not limited to sanitizing and stocking treatment rooms and equipment, setting up for wound care treatments, monitoring temperature logs, transferring patients, and other tasks which aid in the day to day operations of the department.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the clinical staff by providing rehabilitative physical therapy services and occupational therapy services to designated therapy clientele under the direction of licensed Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, or Occupational Therapists on staff.
• Assists in conducting pool therapy classes.
• Assists during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Orders supplies as needed for the Rehab department.
• Clerical duties include assisting with patient registration, confirming approval for treatment from payers or employers, assisting in medical record maintenance and scheduling patient appointments under the direction of department Registrars.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.