Physical Therapist Assistant

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community. We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what’s right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients.  We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In the role of Physical Therapist Assistant you will:

• Provide care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Utilize rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient.
• Participate in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit, preferred
• Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological and medical patients
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Physical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

This is Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00pm). This is a role that will cover both inpatient and outpatient services and then transition to outpatient.  There is a weekend rotation (1 every 5 weeks).