Physical Therapy Assistant-Home Health

EvergreenHealth

Kent (WA)

On-site

USD 42,926 - 68,673

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent, Washington, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide physical therapy services to patients at home. The role involves working under the supervision of a physical therapist and requires a current PTA license in Washington State. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, providing education to families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position offers flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

Current Washington State Driver’s license required.
Proof of insurability is necessary.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in the home.
Monitor patient status regularly.
Communicate with other disciplines as warranted.

Skills

Current PTA licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from APTA approved PTA program

Job description

Wage Range: $31.16 - $49.85 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity

Who We Are

EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community.

Our Team

As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:

Nurses (RN & LPN)
Certified Would Care Specialists
Psychiatric Nurse
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists
Social Workers
Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)

Why Join Our Team?

As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by providing

Innovative Technologies. Our teams are excited to utilize Epic as a tool that will help to streamline and optimize our clinical, administrative, and revenue cycle workflows.
Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedule
Offering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve. We do our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your home or desired community.
Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty
Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU’s, in addition to career advancement through leadership pathways.
Low staff to patient ratios ensuring staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families.
Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another
Providing a culture of safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington state.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in the home under the direct or indirect supervision of a physical therapist, in conjunction with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team, following the plan of treatment as ordered by the physician. The PTA will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks. Supervision must be performed by a registered physical therapist every five (5) visits, or once a week if treatment is performed more than once a day.

Primary Duties

Regularly monitors patient status.
Addresses all problems identified in the Plan of Care (POC).
Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the PT, Case manager and physician as needed.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

Current PTA licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State
Current Washington State Driver’s license
Proof of insurability
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Reliable transportation

DESIRED for the position:

Graduate from APTA approved PTA program

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.