Physical Therapist Assistant - $5K Sign-On & In-House Rehab

Regency Pacific; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Vacation/PTO (State-based)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a small, homelike 28-bed setting in Olympia, WA. The role includes patient sessions, care planning, and collaboration with the rehab team.

The position offers a $5,000 welcome bonus for full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a PTA degree from an accredited institution.
• Must 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

• 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

Skills

Direct patient care

Observe & report

Communication with care team

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a small, homelike 28-bed setting in Olympia, WA. The role includes patient sessions, care planning, and collaboration with the rehab team.

The position offers a $5,000 welcome bonus for full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package.