PTA

About the role

As our Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will provide a variety of direct treatments, consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Perform certain types of client tests and measurements as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Administer treatments as prescribed in the treatment plan.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment and report to the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with written treatment programs based on evaluations, diagnosis and age-related policies.
• Implement and assess appropriate education per Plan of Care and under Physical Therapist delegation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License
• AHA BLS within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in dealing with a broad base rehabilitation facility

Pay

$30.76 – $45.76 /hour