Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) Full Time

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community. Job Summary: Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required
OR-PTA: Required
WA-PTA: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' technical experience: Preferred
Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting: Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians.
Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
Assesses education and training responses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.