Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - New Clinic!

Proliance Surgeons•Snoqualmie, WA

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! We’re excited to announce a new Proliance Physical Therapy location coming to Center Boulevard in Snoqualmie Ridge! Led by the experienced team from Proliance Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation in Issaquah, who have provided expert care in injury prevention and rehabilitation for more than 20 years, this new location will bring the same trusted, high-quality care closer to home. We look forward to supporting the Snoqualmie community starting early July 2026. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! Position Summary The role of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a necessary part of the physical therapy team, helping physical therapists deliver quality care to their patients. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university required
Certification in CPR required
Licensure must be acquired by passing the National Physical Therapy Exam from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Earn (continuously) continuing education units as required by the state of Washington
Must meet physical requirements of frequent lifting, bending and squatting
Ability to perform well under pressure
Superior customer service skills
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff
Ensuring that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
Understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)

Responsibilities

Mastery of all Physical Therapy Aide duties and responsibilities
Act as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.
Implement patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
Provide individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:
Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
Functional training
Manual therapy
Airway clearance techniques
Integumentary repair and protection
Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
Health and Wellness
Falls Risk Interventions
Chronic Disease Management Education
Organize and facilitate treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist.
Instruct patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment
Assist the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process and with identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Demonstrate use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
Order and instruct patients in the use of prescribed equipment.
Work with all other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
Contribute to cleaning, maintaining, identifying, and reporting the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
Perform skilled services, upholding the Code of Ethics as stated and maintained by the APTA
Consistently use legible, legal and accurate documentation according to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and WPT standards
Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities
Complete duties and assist others as directed
Follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook