Physical Therapy Assistant — Home Health Clinician

Missionhealthcare; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and major/8

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Madras, Oregon, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement plans of care, guide patients in therapeutic exercises, and use a range of modalities to relieve pain and restore function.

Requirements include an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree, current PTA license, and CPR/BLS certification. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are also needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science

Current Physical Therapy certification or license

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Madras, Oregon, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement plans of care, guide patients in therapeutic exercises, and use a range of modalities to relieve pain and restore function.

Requirements include an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree, current PTA license, and CPR/BLS certification. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are also needed.