Physical Therapy Asst - HH

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About Us

EvergreenHealth is one of the largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community.

Our Team

As an interdisciplinary team, we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of:

• Nurses (RN & LPN)
• Certified Wound Care Specialists
• Psychiatric Nurse
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Therapists
• Social Workers
• Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)

Why Join Our Team?

• Innovative Technologies: Our teams utilize Epic to streamline and optimize clinical, administrative, and revenue cycle workflows.
• Flexible and Customized Career: Flexible schedules and a variety of territories to work/serve, prioritizing proximity to your home or desired community.
• Training: New staff learn from experienced preceptors within their specialty.
• Professional Development: Supported through tuition assistance, paid CEUs, and career advancement via leadership pathways.
• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios: Ensuring safety and high-quality clinical care and outcomes.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce: Commitment to exceptional care for patients and one another.
• Culture of Safety: Recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety and as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety—the only one in Washington state.

About the Role

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in the home under the direct or indirect supervision of a physical therapist, in conjunction with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team, following the plan of treatment as ordered by the physician. The PTA will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks. Supervision must be performed by a registered physical therapist every five (5) visits, or once a week if treatment is performed more than once a day.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitors patient status.
• Addresses all problems identified in the Plan of Care (POC).
• Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
• Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
• Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the PT, Case Manager, and physician as needed.

Requirements

Required for the position:

• Current PTA licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State
• Current Washington State Driver’s license
• Proof of insurability
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Reliable transportation

Desired for the position:

• Graduate from APTA-approved PTA program

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

Pay

$31.79 - $50.85 per hour