Pediatric Occupational Therapist 
Altra Healthcare Staffing. - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Job Summary Are you a caring, compassionate, and hard-working Occupational Therapy (OT)? Do you want to work for a company that is dedicated to helping children? Are you seeking a position that will allow for you to teach, lead, be creative, learn and grow? If you answered “YES,” we want you to join our team! We specialize in the treatment and management of infants, children and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neurological or acquired disorders/diseases. We take a holistic and inner disciplinary team approach to therapy allowing for the best results for our clients and their families while engaging in the community we serve through various projects and initiatives. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide exceptional Occupational Therapy services to pediatric clients and families in a community based setting utilizing occupational therapy expertise, family and community centered practices to ensure families have options in fostering the early development of their child. They will assist families with Home Programming and community transitions. Perform initial and re-evaluations, set goals, update plans of cares, and make treatment recommendations that are relevant to each individual client. Document daily treatment sessions and progress reports according to insurance standards. You will provide education and consultation services as well as assist in social and economic services for our clients. You will be encouraged to use creative techniques in therapy and work with other disciplines to develop and execute therapy. For those who are interested and qualified we offer supervisory opportunities to supervise COTA's Why Altra?: This is a great time to join the growing community based rehabilitation industry. Our company offers: Locally Owned and operated Contract and W2 positions available Full time or part time positions Competitive per visit rates Attractive benefits package including mileage, medical, CEU assistance, Discount rates on certifications, and a lending library for therapy use Flexible schedule options Mentoring and training programs Full administrative support team Minimum Job Requirements: New Graduates are encouraged to apply! Occupational Therapy and Colorado licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist Co State License issued by DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) CPR/ First Aid Certification TB Test Preferred Experience: Experience in Home Health or other Community Based setting Experience with Pediatrics in any setting Altra Healthcare is providing occupational, speech, and physical therapies to children in Colorado Springs and surroundings areas and we continue to grow every day. We aim to provide a respectful, caring, consistent, comprehensive, progressive, and effective therapeutic experience for each of our clients and their families from infancy to adulthood.   Altra Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply Job Type: Full-time Required license or certification: CO OT License

Med/Surg Travel RN 
13 week contract - Possible Extensions
Location - Lamar,CO
 

Job Summary
General Description
This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing direct patient care to a group of patients for a designated time frame on a medical-surgical unit. Astute assessment skills, IV skills, independent decision-making and the ability to function under high stress situations is required.

Responsibility
Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing, systematic manner. Formulates a goal directed plan of care by establishing priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.Is also responsible for the supervision of any LPN’s,Nurse Aides, and assignments to the Medical/Surgical Unit.

Accountability
The RN reports directly to the Acute Care Services Manager.

Special Demands
Mental: Stressful environment with frequent crisis intervention and creative problem solving required.
Physical: Involves constant walking and standing.Frequent reaching, twisting, squatting, lifting, and handling of equipment. Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to communicable disease/illness.

Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current Colorado license. Must have documentation of current CPR and Basic Life Support training. ACLS certification or will have certification within one year of employment.
Experience: Previous related experience. Graduate nurses with one year of Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

Employment Variables
Full time position working 36 hours per week. May need to work overtime as need arises.May rotate shifts and areas as staffing and census requires.

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Additional Information
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Night

Altra Healthcare has openings for fulltime Physical Therapists to work in inpatient or outpatient. Our PT's develop, coordinate and utilize select knowledge and skills in planning, organizing and implementing programs for the care of patients whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. The PT’s primary focus is on those individuals with neuromuscular, skeletal, integumentary, pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders and evaluating the level of function related to these disorders.

Our PTs work with a multi-disciplinary team including OT and SLP in a 49-bed acute care hospital and 10-bed critical access hospital. We offer continuing education to all our therapists to ensure they are up to date and providing the best possible care. We do not have productivity requirements at SLV Health. We want our therapist to focus on patient care and outcomes not productivity. If you are looking for a setting that is patient-focused and team-orientated then SLV Health is an excellent fit. The care environment offers hour-long patient treatments in private patient treatment rooms in order to provide quality one-on-one patient care. We continually invest in updated equipment and treatment modalities to ensure we give our patients top-rated care.

$10,000 sign-on and relocation bonuses available. Altra also offers an attractive benefits package, including CEU reimbursement.

Job Qualifications:

· Current Colorado State Physical Therapy License, graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy

· DPT and experience preferred

· Current BCLS (CPR) certification

· Ability to read and communicate effectively

· Bi-lingual preferred, but not required

· Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities:

· Observes and evaluates treatment effect and recommends treatment changes to physician and or other staff as needed.

· Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients.

· Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.

· Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

· Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

· Directs support staff to implement treatment plans in compliance with state, CMS and other regulatory guidelines.

· Completes documentation in compliance with current standards and policies.

Nurse Practitioner (Peds)

Full-Time Position

 
JOB SUMMARY
 
General Description
The Nurse Practitioner will work in a busy, fast-paced, and progressive practice that offers outpatient care and a variety of other related services.  The practice is within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral as indicated by the health status of the client.
 

Responsibility

The Nurse Practitioner will assess clinical information, develop care plans, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment and follow-up plans that demonstrate respect and understanding of the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
 
Accountability
The Nurse Practitioner reports directly to the Clinic Manager.
 
Special Demands

Mental:   Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration, and the public.  Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring independent action and judgment.  Work cooperatively with co-workers maintaining an effective relationship with all staff.  Exhibit excellent work habits and consistent self-directed adherence to expectations.  Display high degree of enthusiasm and commitment to department/hospital mission.

Physical:  Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others, and exercise some supervision and management skills.
 
Qualifications
Education:  Must be a graduate of an accredited Master’s Nursing Program.  Must adhere to staff membership bylaws as well as provide insurability for professional liability.
 
Experience:  Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred.  Bi-lingual capabilities helpful.
 
Working Environment
Clinic hours of operation are Monday Thru Friday 7:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm.  Working 40 hour work week. Work in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned office setting.  Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases at times.
 
Salary Range
$82,000-$100,000 annually, Student Loan Reimbursement, Relocation Allowance, Sign On Bonus 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

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JOB SUMMARY 

General Description 

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work as part of a team to provide physical therapy service under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The PTA will implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. 

Responsibility 

PTA’s assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patient care is provided as inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings. 

Accountability 
The Physical Therapy Assistant reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation. 

Special Demands 

Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration, and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment. 
Physical: Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others, and exercise supervision and management skills. 

Qualifications 
Education: Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Must be recognized by the Colorado State Board of Physical Therapy. Must have verification card of current instruction in CPR. 

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful. 

Working Environment 
Work in clean, well-lighted, heated and air conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible. 

Salary Range 
Commensurate with experience and qualifications