Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at the Rose Quarter location in Portland, OR. The Physical Therapy Assistant will perform specific physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the plan of care of a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, and Recognition.
• Assist patients in the clinic by providing skilled therapy to help improve mobility, relieve pain, and gain strength under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Fulfill patient treatment and procedures such as exercises, manual therapy, and the use of modalities in the clinic setting.
• Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.
• Document patient treatment and apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts.
• Collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation.
• Complete timely and compliant chart documentation for each patient visit.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
• Appropriate state licensure or certification for a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• One or more years as a physical therapist assistant, preferred.
• Knowledge in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of medical practice policies/procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, universal precautions, and quality assurance requirements.
• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Skill in using therapy equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status.
• Ability to communicate interpersonally to educate patients about their therapy treatments.
• Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting; must be able to lift, move, or assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds or more with help of other staff members using proper body mechanics.
• Frequent carrying of 20-30 pounds for distances of 100-200 feet.
• Frequent pushing/pulling, bending, crouching, crawling, squatting, getting in awkward positions, and stair-climbing.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for staff and patient safety.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing
• Company-paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days in your first year based on FTE