Physical Therapist Assistant

Good Samaritan Health Care Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts

401-K

Job summary

Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist supervision in a skilled nursing setting. You will support treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure safe, effective therapies.

The position requires PTA certification from an accredited program and an active license in the state, with the ability to work independently and as part of a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assume clinical responsibility for direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, gait training, ADLs, transfers, and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT/nurse/physician.
• Complete daily notes for each patient visit and assist in developing the Plan of Treatment as needed.
• Adhere to Therapy Standards of Practice and communicate patient progress and changes to the care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Instruct patients

Plan of Treatment

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

We are Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a skilled nursing community that offers skilled nursing and long-term care services while focusing on the unique qualities of each individual in a compassionate and caring environment. We are looking for caring and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team.

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assumes clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in-home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.

You will:

• 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

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You currently:

• Possess a degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a 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.
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction.

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.