PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA – Physical Therapist AssistantRio 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 DetailsPosition: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Department: Rehab TherapyLocation: La Jara, Colorado 81140Schedule: 5 × 8-hour day shiftsFacility Type: PrivateRequirements: BLS certification and Colorado state license or compact eligibilityProductivity Requirement: 90%ResponsibilitiesProvide rehabilitation therapy support to patientsAssist with treatment plans and therapy activities as directedMonitor patient progress and communicate relevant observations to the care teamMaintain appropriate documentation related to patient careWork collaboratively with therapists and other healthcare professionalsMaintain productivity standards while prioritizing quality patient careQualificationsCurrent PTA credentialsActive Colorado license or compact eligibilityCurrent BLS certificationAbility to work five 8-hour day shiftsAbility to meet the required 90% productivity standard