Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in beautiful Montrose, CO . This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $26.80 - $32.45 per hour based on experience.

Schedule: Fulltime, Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).

• Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The PTA provides physical therapies and education, assists the Physical Therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care and keeps department records as per facility policy.

• Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
• Maintain proper records according to facility policy and procedures.
• Perform and record, as specified by the planned treatment program, non-evaluative on-going data.
• Respond to psych-social support needs of the patient and/or the resident’s family.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with all personnel and to document according to professional standards.

About Us
The Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO which include experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists and home health aides dedicated to providing individualized health care needs with compassion and empathy. We are trained in caring for older adults, providing in-home health care services in the Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties and Montrose, CO.

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.