Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP & mental health

Job summary

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a part time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The role supports the plan of care under a licensed PT and provides patient education for functional restoration.

Responsibilities include documentation, collaboration with the care team, and supervision of aides and students. Applicants must hold WA PTA license and BLS, with driving eligibility and insurance proof.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• WA PTA license and valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed PT, provide skilled PT services and education.
• Document treatment plans and progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure continuous patient care.
• Mentor therapy aides and PTA students; participate in staff meetings.

Skills

PTA clinical skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree PTA CAPTE

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Asst for a part time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40. 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.

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.

What you bring:

Education

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

Experience

• Preferred : 1 year experience as a PTA

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Required: Physical Therapist Assistant License State of Washington
• Required: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance

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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