PTA: Impactful Home Health Care for Patients

Mission Healthcare; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Madras, OR is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver direct therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to the plan of care. You will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and improve mobility with therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage.

This full-time role offers Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and ongoing career growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree.
• Current PTA certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS and hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy per the directions of the Physical Therapist and plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Instruct patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize modalities such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to PT and staff.
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.

Skills

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Current PTA certification or license (state)

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Madras, OR is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver direct therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to the plan of care. You will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and improve mobility with therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage.

This full-time role offers Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and ongoing career growth