Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Cascadia EE LLC; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon Rehabilitation in Lebanon, Oregon, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under licensed PT supervision, helping residents regain movement and reduce pain through prescribed exercises and therapies.

The role emphasizes mobility assistance, patient education, accurate documentation, and adherence to infection-control policies. Flexible full-time, part-time, or PRN shifts may be available, with opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with ambulation and mobility.
• Implements treatment plans under the direction of a licensed PT.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing and observing.
• Documents patient care in records and charts.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and educates patients.
• Maintains infection-control standards and a safe environment.

Skills

Ambulation support

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapeutic exercises

Infection control

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN

Shift: Flexible Schedule Options!

Lebanon Rehabilitation - 350 S 8th St, Lebanon, OR 97355

Visit Us at www.LebanonRehabilitation.com

Position Summary:

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help

residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs

follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical

manipulation to help residents/patients recover.

Essential Functions

• Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
• Contributes to patient's physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current state PTA licensure.