Physical Therapy Assistant

Providence Health & Services; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Walla Walla, WA. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You need to be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold the necessary state and national licenses. This position emphasizes team collaboration and maintaining high quality care standards. The organization offers comprehensive benefits to support your professional growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Possess a Washington Physical Therapy Assistant License upon hire.
• Hold a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Obtain Medicare National Provider Identification Number within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient/client care under the supervision of a therapist.
• Assume responsibility for physical therapy treatment as per established plan of care.
• Maintain high standards of quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Physical therapy techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant school

Job description

Overview

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant functions under the supervision of the rehabilitation leadership team and the department director. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct patient/client care under general supervision of the therapist responsible for the specific patient's/client's plan of care. The staff Physical Therapist Assistant assumes responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy treatment as determined by a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant school
• Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Within 30 days of hire: Medicare National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
• Specialized physical therapy training or experience to meet a particular department need may be required.

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