Physical Therapy Assistant: Collaborative Care & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Albany (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in the Corvallis/Albany area. You will implement plans under a supervising PT and help patients regain movement, reduce pain, and prevent disability.

Responsibilities include treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions, mentoring aides when needed, maintaining records, and coordinating appointment schedules. Oregon licensure and BLS are required, with a preferred 1+ year experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
• Current Oregon state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated skills needed to restore movement, decrease pain, and improve overall function.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions utilizing accepted methods of treatment
• Delegates appropriate treatments to therapy aides and monitors the effects of such treatment
• Participates in clinic educational functions, such as in services, pre-therapy student mentoring, or clinical instructor for therapy assistant student affiliations. Maintain Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Maintains accurate treatment records. Submits appropriate charges and necessary forms to Business Services within time frame established by Corvallis Clinic policy
• Assists in upkeep and organization of department, including supplies, treatment/administrative areas and equipment.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient appointments with receptionists

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

PTA program graduate

Oregon state license

BLS certification

Job description

The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in the Corvallis/Albany area. You will implement plans under a supervising PT and help patients regain movement, reduce pain, and prevent disability.

Responsibilities include treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions, mentoring aides when needed, maintaining records, and coordinating appointment schedules. Oregon licensure and BLS are required, with a preferred 1+ year experience.