Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Tillamook, OR is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered rehab services under licensed PT supervision. You'll apply modalities, manual techniques and exercise programs to improve mobility, balance and function in acute and outpatient settings.

This full-time day-shift role emphasizes partner collaboration with nurses and therapists, documentation, patient education, and mentoring staff on technical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting: Preferred
• PTA licensure in all applicable states: Required
• CPR/BLS certification: Required
• Valid Driver's License: Required
• The duties include physical therapy treatments, supervision, and documenting patient care

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including modalities, manual techniques and exercises.
• Guides patients through bed mobility, transfers and gait/balance activities.
• Observes treatment precautions and notifies supervising staff of changes.
• Documents patient interventions and chart updates in the acute care setting.
• Educates patients and caregivers, tailoring to learning styles.

Skills

Two years' technical experience

Experience in acute care therapy

Mentoring staff on technical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences. Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Info

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Tillamook, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $27.89 to $41.80. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Home Health - Physical Therapy (AHHC - AHTM)

Shift Length : 8 Hours