Physical Therapy Assistant: Patient Care & Rehab Team

Puyallup Post Acute; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup Post Acute is seeking a dedicated rehab support professional to assist in delivering quality patient care under licensed therapists. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and proactive communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities include completing screens, coordinating treatment goals, maintaining licenses, and supporting department operations in a busy facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or Regional Manager.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Job description

Puyallup Post Acute is seeking a dedicated rehab support professional to assist in delivering quality patient care under licensed therapists. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and proactive communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities include completing screens, coordinating treatment goals, maintaining licenses, and supporting department operations in a busy facility environment.