PNW PACE Physical Therapist Assistant

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will implement treatment plans and support patients in their recovery journey. With a focus on collaboration and respect, you will work in a supportive environment committed to the well-being of the community. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and fosters a true sense of belonging among its employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Washington with 1+ years experience preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Document treatment interventions accurately and timely.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

PNW PACE Physical Therapist Assistant

Apply locations: Tacoma, Washington

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR47616

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F 8-4:30

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform well in stress and emergency situations
• Perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
• Document in the medical record that is timely and accurate
• Communicate well with patients, peers, and other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferred
• Current BLS Certification required

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $29.81 - $42.89 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.