LICENSED Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) $5,000 HIRING BONUS
Company: VOANS Senior Community Care of Colorado
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description $5,000 HIRING BONUS! Come join
our awesome team as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PCA) at Senior
Community Care of Colorado PACE. This position is located in
Montrose, Colorado. We offer a Relocation Bonus! Senior Community
Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National
Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of
the Volunteers of America parent organization. Pay: $29.00-$38.00
per hour based on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Employer/Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 403(b) -
with discretionary contribution Paid Vacation/Sick Time Employee
Referral Program Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:
Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program
Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) Short term
disability Loan program NEW! NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into
50% of your earnings after payday. Ministry Program The Physical
Therapy Assistant Provides clinical physical therapy treatments for
program participants on acute, restorative and maintenance levels
as needed. Follows the treatment plan as per Registered Physical
Therapist assessment and documented care plan. QUALIFICATIONS: A
graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by
the American Physical Therapy Association. Currently licensed as a
Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Colorado. Minimum of
one-year experience working with the frail or elderly population
required. Minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapy
Assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. Good working
knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the
elderly population. Able to understand medical terminology and how
it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with participants,
staff, IDT and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
Ability to communicate with the participants to establish favorable
attitude to motivate the participants to desired cooperation and
effort in his/her rehabilitation development. Must have a valid
driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of
transportation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform physical therapy
treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical
therapist. Communicate Participant’s changes and progress per
treatment plan on a regular basis to Registered Physical Therapist.
Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal PACE
regulations. Maintain proper records according to PACE policy and
procedures. Perform and record, if required, as specified by the
planned treatment program, non-evaluative on-going data:
Measurements of vital signs, range of motion, strength and linear
increments; Types of assistive mobility devices used, and the
distances covered; Results of tests and evaluations performed by
the registered physical therapist. Respond to psych-social support
needs of the participant and/or the participant’s family.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with all personnel and to
document according to professional standards. Keep timely records,
meet regularly with the Registered Physical Therapist and attend
care conferences as requested. Participate in patient care
conferences and other rehabilitation related meetings as
appropriate. Communicate with Registered Physical Therapist and IDT
members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. Participate
in in-service training programs for all staff in the facility.
Instruct participant and family members and nursing staff in
restorative and therapeutic maintenance programs. Abides by
regulations pertaining to PACE as established by Federal and State
Agencies and the Volunteers of America Health Facilities policies.
Attends required in-services & completes assigned online modules.
Perform other duties as assigned. Senior Community Care of Colorado
(SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the
Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our
team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of
each of our participants and support them to remain living
independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care
is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that
the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion,
empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each
and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to
know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key
to our success. SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties,
surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. Volunteers of
America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to
Work for 7 years running by its employees! Their work has a special
meaning: this is not “just a job”. Take pride in helping others and
join us today! 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.
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