In-House Physical Therapy Assistant — Outdoor Care & CE Funds

Regency Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Regency Pacific is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in an in-home care setting. You will follow state laws and the plan of care defined by the supervising PT, performing only procedures you are qualified and trained to perform.

You will visit patients, document progress, and contribute to the plan of treatment with the PT.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted PTA license in the assigned State.
• Must be able to take direction from registered therapists and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety.
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, ADL, transfer and prosthetic training.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT and nurse/physician.
• Instructs patient, family and other health care team members to participate in therapy.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and completes daily notes for each visit.
• Assists in developing the Plan of Treatment with the supervising PT.
• Adheres to Therapy Standards of Practice in service provision.
• Reports patient progress and changes to the supervising PT.
• Assists PT with procedures to ensure safe and effective evaluation and treatment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Regency Pacific is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in an in-home care setting. You will follow state laws and the plan of care defined by the supervising PT, performing only procedures you are qualified and trained to perform.

You will visit patients, document progress, and contribute to the plan of treatment with the PT.