Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment under the supervision and plan of care of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will work with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals and patient progress. Requirements include graduation from an APTA‑accredited PTA program, Oregon licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of therapy experience in orthopedic and neurological settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association‑accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Must meet Oregon State Board licensure requirements for PTA.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum of one year experience with therapy procedures, orthopedic and neurological follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment to patients under supervision and per established plan of care.
• Assists the Physical Therapist with data for reassessments.
• Collaborates with the Physical Therapist to modify plan of care or goals.
• Makes discharge recommendations to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing and interdisciplinary team learning.
• Supports safety, confidentiality, and organizational values.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Professional ethics

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Job description

Provides treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision and in consultation with a licensed Physical Therapist and as prescribed by the referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals in consultation with a Licensed Physical Therapist.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Provides treatment to patients under the supervision and per established plan of care of a licensed Physical Therapist, while adhering to the Physical Therapy assistant scope of practice.
• Assists the Physical Therapist with gathering pertinent data to be included in required physical therapy reassessments (for patients for whom the physical therapist assistant has been providing treatment).
• Collaborates with the Physical Therapist in making modifications or changes to the plan of care or goals based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of that patient, the patient’s condition, progress or response to physical therapy treatments.
• Makes recommendations regarding discharge of patients to supervising Physical Therapist based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of the patient and patient response to skilled intervention.
• Provides resource information to patient, family, and staff.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
• Accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing and with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the continuum of care.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Health.
• Preferably a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association, licensed or working under provisional permit.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Preferred: N/A

Experience

• Required: Must have one year experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices.
• Preferred: Previous Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a hospital or medical based setting.