PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PRN

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a per diem role in Edmonds, WA. You will implement treatment plans under a therapist's supervision and document patient progress according to facility requirements.

Qualified candidates will have an approved PTA curriculum, an active license, CPR certification, and prior long-term care experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient-focused care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Current, active PTA license or license as Physical Therapist as applicable.
• CPR certification, as required for license renewal.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicate with patients, families, referring physicians and other team members.
• Provide timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and associations.
• Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintain licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by state agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

PTA curriculum

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant – Per Diem

Job Level: Experienced
Job Location: Edmonds, WA 98026
Position Type: Per Diem
Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 hourly
Job Category: Health Care
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicate with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provide timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicate with patients, families and other clinical staff about treatment variations.
• Provide timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Support and participate in department operations and development.
• Report any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provide patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Use professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or Regional Manager.
• Effectively communicate with Therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan; provide constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.
• Attend in‑services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintain valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintain awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Physical Capacities

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident’s abilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Environmental Conditions

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum. Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources. Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• License: Current, active license as Physical Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered. CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
• Work Experience: Experience in long term care preferred. Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
• Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
• Communication Skills: Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies. Exudes professionalism in presentation.