Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant — On-Call, Day Shift

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Portland Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for acute care, on-call, day schedule. Under a licensed PT, you will deliver skilled therapy, adapting plans to each patient’s condition and needs to promote independence.

Applicants must hold an accredited PTA program degree, Oregon PTA license, and BLS certification, with background checks as required. This is a per-diem on-site role in Portland.

Qualifications

• Must have a PTA program accredited degree.
• May require specialized PTA training to meet department needs.
• Oregon PTA license required upon hire.
• BLS - American Heart Association certification required upon hire.
• Background check per DHS policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Tailor treatment to diagnoses, patient needs, and function.
• Collaborate with care team to maximize patient independence and safety.
• Maintain documentation and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Program degree

Oregon PTA license

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Providence Portland Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for acute care, on-call, day schedule. Under a licensed PT, you will deliver skilled therapy, adapting plans to each patient’s condition and needs to promote independence.

Applicants must hold an accredited PTA program degree, Oregon PTA license, and BLS certification, with background checks as required. This is a per-diem on-site role in Portland.