Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Mission Healthcare; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Oregon is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care in a compassionate, collaborative environment. You will follow the Physical Therapist's plan of care, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and utilize modalities to relieve pain and restore function.

The role requires an accredited PTA education, state licensure, BLS/CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include 401(k), EAP, paid leave, and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the APTA.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law

Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification

Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Oregon is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care in a compassionate, collaborative environment. You will follow the Physical Therapist's plan of care, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and utilize modalities to relieve pain and restore function.

The role requires an accredited PTA education, state licensure, BLS/CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include 401(k), EAP, paid leave, and insurance options.