PTA - Home Health Impact, Mon-Fri Schedule

Mission Healthcare; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Portland, Oregon area. The role involves delivering direct physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, managing pain, restoring function, and guiding patients through gait and functional training in a home health setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited PTA associate degree, be licensed or certified as required by Oregon law, and maintain current BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and the plan of care.
• Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and transfer activities.
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report patient responses and changes in condition to the PT and staff.
• Instruct patients in care and use of mobility aids and orthotic devices.

Skills

PTA program knowledge

Associate degree

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Portland, Oregon area. The role involves delivering direct physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, managing pain, restoring function, and guiding patients through gait and functional training in a home health setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited PTA associate degree, be licensed or certified as required by Oregon law, and maintain current BLS/CPR.