Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
About The Position
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 100% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $29.43 - $44.61 UNION: UFCW 3000-Home Health SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On-Call Shifts: No Premiums: Weekend Premium $4.00/hour Lead Premium $3.25/hour Preceptor Pay $1.00/hour Per Diem Premium 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits) Certification Premium $2.00/hour Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg) 5% on regular pay JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides professional physical therapy services to Home Health patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Acts in a manner consistent with the State’s professional practice Act for physical therapy as well as the organization’s policies and procedures. Reports changes in patient status, confers with the supervising therapist, makes recommendations for alteration of the care plan.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program, required.
- Two years minimum clinical experience in an acute care, skilled nursing, or community/home health setting preferred.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington, required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Proof of insurance on automobile used for work required.
- Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended.
- Must have computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided).
- Must have reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional physical therapy services to Home Health patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Acts in a manner consistent with the State’s professional practice Act for physical therapy as well as the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Reports changes in patient status
- Confers with the supervising therapist
- Makes recommendations for alteration of the care plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
