Physical Therapist Assistant

Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant. This role emphasizes one-on-one patient care, collaboration with a supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be integral in delivering personalized wellness services, fostering long-term relationships with patients, and enhancing their overall health. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Join a team committed to excellence and continuous learning in the field of physical therapy.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant required from an accredited program.
• CPR Certification is mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one care focusing on patient experience and education.
• Build trust and relationships with patients to support their health goals.
• Promote wellness services and manage time effectively.

Skills

CPR Certification

Physical Therapy Assistant License

Communication

Collaboration

Manual Therapy

Functional Movement

Education

Accredited PTA Program

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Per Washington State requirements, this is a licensed position from an accredited PTA program. If you currently do not possess a PTA license, please see our Physical Therapy Technician job opening.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for sign-on or relocation bonus!

Qualifications:

• CPR Certification
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (required)

We seek someone who:

1. Values and focuses on the person as a whole and understands that all patients are people first.
2. Excels at communication & loves collaboration/teamwork & learning.
3. Is seeking to push themselves as a provider to become the best professional version of themselves.
4. Loves learning and seeks professional growth. Our PTAs perform our wellness services in addition to PT: personal training, Pilates, Boxing, Balance class, and personal training. You develop long-term relationships with patients and they want to continue to work with you to achieve their overall health goals.

Job Summary:

Are you looking for:

1. A place that focuses on the patient experience? We provide one-on-one care by the PT/PTA for 40 minutes for follow-ups and 60 min evals. You treat in teams: patient works with one PT and one PTA during plan of care for continuity.
2. Supportive team environment with great support staff to help keep you on time and tech/aide to help intermittently with scribing, print HEP, modalities/cleaning? We have weekly staff meetings to go over tough cases, practice skills, or evidence based practice items, and ideas to improve work flow and patient and staff experiences.
3. Coaching and learning opportunities? If you want to be challenged and be the best version of yourself professionally and personally we can provide that accountability. We have a generous continuing education package and you will have a Medbridge subscription as well as treating one on one allows you time to go ask a peer for some insight with the patient there. We will support your vision and ideas for growth and provide resources for your learning.
4. Having an impact on a patient's overall health? Our PTAs perform our wellness services in addition to PT: personal training, Pilates, Balance classes, Boxing, and personal training. You develop long-term relationships with patients and they want to continue to work with you to achieve their overall health goals.

Responsibilities:

• Someone who loves to learn and adapts to change and believes in manual therapy, functional movement, & patient education.
• Someone who can build trust with patients quickly and is motivated to improve the relationships with patients.
• Someone who values one on one care.
• Someone who can & will communicate the value of our cash services to clients - "either you make time for your wellness or you will be forced to take care of your illness".
• Someone who listens and wants to collaborate as a team and values team growth.
• Committed to professionalism & growth outside of direct patient care: workshops, screenings, health fairs, team building.
• Committed to talking to patients about overall health and promoting our wellness services that align with patient goals/values: personal training, massage, Yoga, Pilates, and weight loss.
• Someone committed to excellent care and time management with the ability to discern how to prioritize tasks.

About us: We are an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Lacey, WA helping patients to stay active and mobile avoiding surgeries & meds whenever possible. We do have quite a few post-op patients and we commit ourselves to great post-op care as well. Dr. Penrose has done speaking engagements with several of the orthopedic surgeons in town and has interviewed a few on her Podcast "Stay Healthy South Sound." We commit to educating our community via workshops, newspaper articles, free tips reports, blogs, social media posts, podcasts, and free screenings and discovery consult visits. We treat the whole person and offer health and wellness solutions via cash programs like yoga & personal training & pilates and massage therapy and weight loss through low glycemic impact eating.