Physical Therapist Assistant

Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Brookings, Oregon is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support licensed therapists in helping residents recover from physical injuries. The PTA will assist with mobility, document patient care, and instruct residents on therapeutic exercises. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited PTA program, possess current state licensure, and have CPR certification. Prior experience in a long-term care environment is preferred, ensuring quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current state PTA licensure and valid CPR certification are essential.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation and mobility.
• Document patient care services accurately.
• Guide patients in performing physical activities.

Skills

Manual exercises

Patient care

Therapeutic regimens

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

Position Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical manipulation to help residents/patients recover.

Essential Functions

• Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
• Contributes to patients physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current state PTA licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long‑term care environment preferred.