Physical Therapy Assistant: Your Rehab Team Partner

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic-View-Post-Acute in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a dedicated assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering quality patient care under supervision. You will implement treatment plans, communicate with patients and families, and contribute to documentation and team collaboration.

This non-exempt role requires lifting, mobility tasks, and readiness to work in a 24-hour skilled care setting. You will participate in staff meetings, coordinate goals with the rehab team, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Supervise and support treatment under licensed therapists.
• Maintain patient safety and cleanliness in care activities.
• Communicate with patients and families and document care per policy.

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 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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Olympic-View-Post-Acute in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a dedicated assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering quality patient care under supervision. You will implement treatment plans, communicate with patients and families, and contribute to documentation and team collaboration.

This non-exempt role requires lifting, mobility tasks, and readiness to work in a 24-hour skilled care setting. You will participate in staff meetings, coordinate goals with the rehab team, and help ensure