PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant

Rio Grande Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in La Jara, Colorado, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its rehabilitation therapy team. This opportunity offers a consistent 5 × 8-hour day shift schedule in a private healthcare setting. The PTA will support patient rehabilitation services and work as part of a collaborative care team focused on delivering quality therapy and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate should have an active Colorado PTA license or compact license eligibility and hold a current BLS certification. Candidates must also be comfortable working within the facility's productivity expectations and maintaining a 90% productivity requirement. If the 90% productivity standard is not met, the compensation rate may be reduced by 10%.

Position Details

• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Department: Rehab Therapy

• Location: La Jara, Colorado 81140

• Schedule: 5 × 8-hour day shifts

• Facility Type: Private

• Requirements: BLS certification and Colorado state license or compact eligibility

• Productivity Requirement: 90%

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation therapy support to patients

• Assist with treatment plans and therapy activities as directed

• Monitor patient progress and communicate relevant observations to the care team

• Maintain appropriate documentation related to patient care

• Work collaboratively with therapists and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain productivity standards while prioritizing quality patient care

Qualifications

• Current PTA credentials

• Active Colorado license or compact eligibility

• Current BLS certification

• Ability to work five 8-hour day shifts

• Ability to meet the required 90% productivity standard