Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Therapy

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Acute Therapy team in Puyallup, Washington. The successful candidate will implement treatment plans and provide care under the guidance of licensed physical therapists. Candidates must have a valid Washington state license and preferably one year of experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology or oncology.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
• Perform documentation in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Education

Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant License

Job description

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Therapy

Apply locations Puyallup, Washington time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR52517

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 0.6, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients.

Responsibilities

• You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
• You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
• You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
• You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.98 - $51.21 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital.

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