Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

Are you a passionate and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and play a pivotal role in helping individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence. In this position, you'll collaborate closely with licensed Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans, provide hands-on care, and guide patients through their rehabilitation journey.

We value dedication, empathy, and teamwork, and we're excited to welcome a PTA who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your skills and compassion make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

General Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant works directly under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist, carrying out the rehabilitation program for patients in inpatient, swing-bed, and/or outpatient settings.

Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as HSA/FSA, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous Paid Time Off.

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes Licenses Or Certifications)

• Graduation from a two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or has two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant as defined by HFCA Conditions of Participation.
• Current Washington state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current CPR certification.

Patient rights and organizational ethics

• Ensures patient dignity and respects patient values.
• Operates within ethical standards.

Assessment of patients

• Documentation and observations show that the following areas have been addressed and documented in accordance with department standards: objective measures, progress toward goals, response to treatment, assessments, and barriers.

Care of Patients

• Provides specific patient interventions based on diagnostic findings and the patient's functional status.
• Provides specific patient interventions in ambulation, mobility, transfers, endurance, and balance.
• Documentation and observation demonstrate the following: treatment notes reflect the actual treatment and response; progress toward goals is addressed at least weekly; and progress is measured against functional abilities.
• Documentation and observation demonstrate that when a patient fails to make progress toward goals, the documentation addresses the reasons.
• Participates in the treatment planning process, including discharge planning and regular evaluation and update of patient-centered treatment plans.
• Plans and conducts scheduled physical therapy group sessions/programs, and individual sessions as needed, in accordance with the treatment plan, patients' daily priorities, and the unit's needs.
• Adapts group and individual activities and goals to meet patients' needs.
• Supervises patients on therapeutic trips when assigned.
• Reports to the charge nurse or other appropriate staff all pertinent patient/unit observations/actions in order to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates consideration of resource management.
• Assists with orienting patients and families to the rehab facility and program.