Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled therapy to patients with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have an accredited degree, Oregon license, and BLS certification. Join a culture focused on patient care and fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program required.
• Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License needed upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification needed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy to patients with various diagnoses.
• Take into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs.

Skills

Patient treatment

Professional consultations

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist provides skilled physical therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center 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: Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Coursework/Training: May require specialized physical therapist assistant training to meet a particular department need or equivalent educ/experience
• Upon hire: Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: In compliance with company policy and state regulations, a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check is required for this position.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.