Physical Therapy Assistant - PACE

Providence; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapist Association (APTA).
• Washington Physical Therapy Assistant license is required upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment of neurological, orthopedic, and muscular disorders under the plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Utilize therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and patient education to restore mobility and function and reduce pain.
• Coordinate home care and support services as part of Providence PACE.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PTA program approved by APTA

Washington PTA License

BLS Certification (AHA) within 30 days

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift

Provides treatment of neurological, orthopedic, and muscular disorders in accordance with treatment plan established by Physical Therapist to provide efficient, effective physical therapy to referred geriatric participants. Utilizes artificial aids such as prosthetic devices, therapeutic exercise techniques, emotional support and educational training to restore mobility and function to participants, reduce pain, and promote healing. Provides home care coordination.

Providence PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible living in the community through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapist Association
• Upon hire: Washington Physical Therapy Assistant License
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in the area of physical therapy

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.