Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)| Sign On Bonus!!

Careage; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 104,587,392 - 136,823,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 DOE

Job summary

Careage Home Health in Washington state seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide at-home PT services within King, Pierce, and Thurston counties. You will help patients recover with guidance from a supervising PT, leveraging your clinical skills and compassionate care.

The role requires licensure in Washington, and the ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience and APTA certification. Mileage reimbursement and a sign-on bonus are available for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience preferred.
• Currently Licensed, Registered or Certified in Washington State.
• 2 years certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Read and execute detailed instructions.
• Lift patients and help them move.
• Demonstrate physical strength and stamina.
• Maintain good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Show compassion and empathy.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Understand anatomy and PT stretches/exercises.
• Work independently within care plan under supervision of PT.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

WA PTA license

APTA certification

Job description

Description

• Sign on Bonus up to $5,000 DOE!! Payable at 1 year of Full Time employment.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• $36.50-47.75 (DOE)

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.

A Licensed PTA administers physical therapy to patients intermittently in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to lift patients and help them move
• Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Compassion and empathy
• Good attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of anatomy
• Knowledge of PT stretches and exercises

Requirements

• 2 years experience preferred
• Currently Licensed, Registered or Certified in Washington State
• 2 years certified by the American Physical Therapy Association