Physical Therapy Assistant

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Rx

Dental

401(K) Retirement Plan, including disb

Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D

Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D

Company paid short and long-term-disab

Flexible Spending and Health Saving En

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days

Job summary

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery in Battle Ground, WA, seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy under the plan of care established by a physical therapist. This role focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and strengthening patients within a collaborative clinic team.

Responsibilities include exercising patient treatment, documenting progress, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Appropriate state licensure or certification for a PTA; CPR/BLS certificate.
• One or more years as a PTA preferred.
• Knowledge of athletic injury recognition, prevention, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in the clinic by providing skilled therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility, relieve pain and gain strength.
• Fulfill patient treatment and procedures such as exercises, manual therapy and modalities in the clinic setting.
• Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness; document treatment.
• Apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
• Collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to develop and implement rehabilitation.
• Complete timely chart documentation for each patient visit and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Athletic injury knowledge

Evaluation planning

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Mobility therapy

Education

Accredited PTA program

State PTA licensure

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Regular Full-Time Washington - Battle Ground, Battle Ground, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1377

Salary Range: $30.89 To $46.29 Hourly

Rebound is looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team at our Battle Ground Physical Therapy Clinic. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for performing specific physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the plan of care of a physical therapist. Physical Therapy Assistants have more training and responsibility than aides.

Responsibilities:

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.


• Assist patients in the clinic by providing skilled therapy to help improve mobility, relieve pain and gain strength under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.


• Fulfill patient treatment and procedures such as exercises, manual therapy and the use of modalities in the clinic setting.


• Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness. Document patient treatment.


• Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts.


• Collaborate with physicians and physical therapists in order to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation.


• Complete timely and compliant chart documentation for each patient visit.


• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Physical Therapy Assistant program of accredited school.


• Appropriate state licensure or certification for a Physical Therapy Assistant. Current CPR orBLS certificate.


• One or more years as a physical therapist assistant, preferred


• Knowledge in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries.


• Knowledge of medical practice policies/procedures, regulations, safety/injection control, universal precautions and quality assurance requirements.


• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.Skill in using therapy equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status.


• Ability to communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their therapy treatments.Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate


• Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.


• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.


• Frequent lifting; Must be able to lift, move or assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds or more with help of other staff members using proper body mechanics.


• Frequent carrying of 20-30 pounds for distances of 100-200 feet.


• Frequent pushing/pulling, bending, crouching, crawling, squatting, getting in awkward positions and stair-climbing.


• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for staff and patient safety.


• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Proud to Offer:

• Medical/Vision/Rx


• Dental


• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing


• Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D


• Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D


• Company paid short and long-term disability


• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Free Parking


• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days in your first year based on FTE

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest. At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!

Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.

40 hours per week.