Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Adventist Health; Oregon; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health seeks a driven Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home or facility-based physical therapy under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. You will implement modalities, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercises, guiding patients through bed mobility, transfers, gait and balance training.

You will document interventions daily, educate patients and caregivers, and support the therapy team in clinical procedures and staff training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's/Technical degree preferred; related experience considered.
• Two years' technical experience preferred.
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments using modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through bed mobility, transfers, gait and balance activities.
• Maintains daily patient chart documentation of interventions and services.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, incorporating learning style preferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years' technical experience

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree or related experience

Job description

Adventist Health seeks a driven Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home or facility-based physical therapy under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. You will implement modalities, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercises, guiding patients through bed mobility, transfers, gait and balance training.

You will document interventions daily, educate patients and caregivers, and support the therapy team in clinical procedures and staff training as needed.