PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
SummitWest Care
Grand Junction, CO
Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Full-Time or Part-Time
Grand Junction, Colorado
$28–$33/hour DOE
SummitWest Care | Local Non-Profit Home Health Agency
Support Patient Progress-Without the Burnout of a Full Caseload
SummitWest Care is a mission-driven, non-profit home health agency serving Mesa County and surrounding communities. We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who enjoys working independently, values flexibility, and wants to focus on patient care-without the expectation of managing a regular, productivity-heavy caseload.
This role supports our Physical Therapists by providing treatment visits as needed, helping ensure continuity of care while maintaining balance and autonomy.
What You'll Do
Provide skilled PTA treatment visits in patients' homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
Carry out established treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities
Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising PT
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation
Collaborate with the care team while working independently in the field
What We're Looking For
Current Colorado PTA license in good standing
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally
Comfortable working independently in home settings
Strong communication and documentation skills
Why SummitWest Care?
Non-profit, community-focused mission
Respect for clinical judgment and work-life balance
Supportive leadership and collaborative care model
Flexible FT or PT scheduling options
Compensation & Benefits
$28–$33/hour, depending on experience
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Benefits available for eligible full-time employees
If you're a PTA who wants meaningful patient interactions, flexibility, and a role that supports-not overwhelms-you, we'd love to hear from you.
All offers of employment at SummitWest Care are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Background check results must meet the standards outlined in SummitWest Care's internal policies and applicable regulations.