Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Connected Home Health and Hospice•Portland, OR

5d•Remote

About The Position

Connected Home Health is seeking an experienced and caring Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their dynamic team. They are a Medicare-certified 5-Star Agency and were honored as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian in 2023. Connected Home Health emphasizes employee happiness, with productivity requirements set below industry standards to ensure a healthy work-life balance. They offer a comprehensive training program, including a preceptorship program, and provide the freedom of independent scheduling. The role operates on a Monday-Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off, eliminating the on-call requirement.

Requirements

Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in Oregon
2+ years of experience in physical therapy
Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
Hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Own a trusty insured automobile

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Observe and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices