Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Cascade Park

Avamere • Vancouver, WA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. The Physical Therapist Assistant PTA will implement and execute established patient treatment plans, communicate with patients, families, referring physicians, and other team members. This role also involves providing timely written documentation per facility and department requirements, developing and enhancing clinical and professional skills, and supporting department operations. The PTA will report any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist and prepare and submit patient charges accurately for billing. They will also meet or exceed productivity standards, ensure the safety of self and others, achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication, and attend required meetings. Additionally, the PTA will provide constructive feedback to rehab aides, attend in-services and training sessions, coordinate treatment goals with team members, maintain valid licensure and certifications, and stay aware of patient and community needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• Must have active CPR/BLS

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
• Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification, or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree