Physical Therapist Assistant

Therapeutic Associates St. Helens Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our innovative outpatient team. As a PT-owned organization with over 70 years of history and the largest privately owned PT company in the United States, we operate around 100 clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest. This role provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, with a focus on 1:1 patient care, realistic productivity expectations, AI-supported documentation, robust continuing education support, opportunities to deepen or expand specialty areas, and profit sharing.

Benefits

• Medical with Vision & Prescription and Dental Insurance for employees and their families
• Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Life & AD&D Insurance for employees and their families
• Long Term Disability
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time) — increases with tenure
• 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to 2 personal holidays
• 401(k) and profit-sharing program
• PTO for community involvement and philanthropic service

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education Stipend ($750 annually)
• Continuing Education PTO (up to 2 days annually)
• MedBridge Learning Subscription
• Tuition Advancement program pre and post professional (application process)
• Employee Service Scholarship (application process)

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort
• Provide quality physical therapy services including implementation of the treatment plan established by the patient’s physical therapist
• Produce accurate, relevant, and timely documentation based on the physical therapist’s prescribed course of treatment
• Communicate the patient’s treatment progression, changes of treatment, and recommended medical follow up when necessary to team members, as appropriate
• Educate and counsel patients regarding issues related to treatment and goal(s), safety risks, and/or other issues within scope of practice
• Participate in team reassessments and discharge planning
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• AA or higher degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License
• Current CPR certification

Why Join Our Team

• Professional and Clinical Development — Ongoing mentorship and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaboration and Care Team Model — Opportunity to work within a care team that provides support and collaboration both within individual clinics and across the organization, with focused attention on each patient’s journey toward positive health and wellness.
• Innovation — Committed to exploring new technology, treatment methodologies and process improvements that support care teams and enhance the patient experience.
• Committed to Diversity and Inclusion — We believe that diversity makes our clinic stronger and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Community Oriented — Giving back to the community is a part of who we are through free community education events, local sporting events, local school organizations, youth organizations, Veterans organizations, and community improvement projects.

About Therapeutic Associates

Legacy — Therapeutic Associates is the pioneer of outpatient physical therapy. Since its founding in 1952, the Company has thrived by adhering to the highest standards of excellence, adapting and innovating while serving patients with quality care and compassion. We continue to be an important part of leading and advocating for the advancement of our profession.

Independence within Partnership — Therapeutic Associates is made up of a partnership of unique clinics, each locally directed by physical therapists who are dedicated to their patients, their communities and to our profession. Our clinics are managed by owners and directors who have the support and resources of our large organization combined with the freedom to make decisions with their teams to best serve their patients and community.

Job ID: #3175