Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapy Assistant

Works under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist performing duties to provide physical therapy care and related tasks as delegated by the supervising physical therapist. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant carries out routine physical therapy functions such as supervision of aides, documentation and treatment within professional scope of practice.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Performs physical therapy treatment of patients which includes direct application of modalities, instruction in the use of assistive devices, safety and instruction in therapeutic exercises per treatment plans established by the physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports to the physical therapist and physician, when appropriate, the patient reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition; documents, in the patient record, appropriate data for the treatment(s) provided.
• Instructs other health team personnel, such as home health or physical therapy aides and family members, in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may assist the patient; attends care plan conferences when appropriate.
• Acknowledges orders and inputs charges into the computer as needed.
• Teaches educational classes for groups or individuals on topics relevant to physical therapy.
• Supervises physical therapy aides.

Desired Skills:

• Possess knowledge and skill to promote excellence in patient services, community outreach and professional growth through continuing education.
• Inputting Data/Typing
• Answer and converse clearly in the telephone
• Calculate, interpret, and manipulating numbers
• Assess/Evaluate
• Explain/Teach
• Problem Solve/Reason

Here is What You Need:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant school
• Current Wyoming PTA license
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience as a physical therapist assistant

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!