Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan (employer base &匹

Job summary

PeaceHealth Home Health in Vancouver, WA seeks a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant to carry out the plan of care under a licensed PT. The role provides skilled services to restore function and supports education for patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities include documentation, coordination with care teams, and oversight of aides and PTA students, with opportunities to contribute to program development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Washington state PTA license required.
• Driver's license and auto insurance proof.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the physical therapy plan of care toward patient goals under a licensed PT.
• Provide treatment to restore function and prevent disability.
• Supervise and mentor therapy aides and PTA students as applicable.
• Complete accurate documentation within regulatory standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure continuous patient care.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree in PTA (CAPTE-accredited)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 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.

*Hiring bonus may be available*

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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:

• Associate Degree Required: Physical Therapy Assistant accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Physical Therapist Assistant License State of Washington
• Required: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance

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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