In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Adventist Health; Damascus (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Damascus, OR seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering in-home and outpatient therapy services. You will implement treatment plans, supervise exercises, and educate patients and caregivers to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with nurses and therapists to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting: Preferred
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• CPR certification or BLS certification: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians.
• Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
• Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
• Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Valid driver’s license

Two years experience

Acute care therapy experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Job description

Adventist Health in Damascus, OR seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering in-home and outpatient therapy services. You will implement treatment plans, supervise exercises, and educate patients and caregivers to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with nurses and therapists to monitor progress.