Physical Therapy Assistant: Elevate Mobility & Care

(Woodside Post Acute) Woodside SNF Healthcare, LLC; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodside SNF Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related care and documentation. The role emphasizes safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliant practice to support goals and discharge planning.

The PTA will maintain licensure, participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and assist with equipment orders and staff training as part of the rehab program.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Woodside SNF Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related care and documentation. The role emphasizes safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliant practice to support goals and discharge planning.

The PTA will maintain licensure, participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and assist with equipment orders and staff training as part of the rehab program.