In-House Physical Therapist Assistant — Patient Care Leader

Regency Care of Central Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K

Job summary

Regency Care of Central Oregon in Bend, OR is seeking a compassionate Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in our skilled nursing setting. You will follow the plan of care, document daily notes, educate patients and families, and participate in treatment planning while adhering to state laws and professional standards.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PTA degree, maintains an active license in Oregon, and can work

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Must hold current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in assigned State.
• Must be able to take direction from registered therapists and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety.

Responsibilities

• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
• Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a daily note for each visit.
• Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment as needed with communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to Therapy Standards of Practice in the provision of services to all patients.
• Reports to the Physical Therapist information relating to the patient’s progress, complication, and /or response to treatment
• Assist Physical Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatment to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

Regency Care of Central Oregon in Bend, OR is seeking a compassionate Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in our skilled nursing setting. You will follow the plan of care, document daily notes, educate patients and families, and participate in treatment planning while adhering to state laws and professional standards.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PTA degree, maintains an active license in Oregon, and can work