Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP & mental health

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for acute therapy. This full-time, day shift position offers a competitive salary range of $30.69–$46.09 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and union representation.

The PTA will work under a licensed PT to implement plans of care and support patient goals. Responsibilities include documentation, interprofessional collaboration, supervision of aides, and teaching students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current BLS certification required at hire.
• Licensed PTA in Washington state preferred or required per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plan of care under licensed PT supervision.
• Document treatments accurately and timely to standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuous care.
• Mentor therapy aides and PTA students as assigned.
• Contribute to development of new services and quality improvements.
• Participate in staff and patient care meetings and educational sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Therapy for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.69 – $46.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Responsible for carrying out the physical therapy plan of care, toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability and assist patients to achieve optimal levels of functional status. Provides oversight to students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

What you will do:

• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides skilled physical therapy services to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the plan of treatment.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to physical therapy assistant students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Education

• Associate Degree Required: Physical Therapy Assistant accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Physical Therapist Assistant - Washington

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).
• Stooping/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling occasionally.
• Rehabilitaion staff working with patients with rehabilitation goals involving bed mobility, transfers and gait may use other appropriate and approved safe techniques and equipment in the course of the rehabilitation process if determined clinically appropriate.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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