Physical Therapist Assistant- $7,500 Sign on bonus
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing patients’ well-being while following the established plan of care. Working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the assistant follows applicable Oregon laws and performs only treatments and procedures for which they are qualified and trained. They report patient responses and changes in condition to the appropriate supervising clinicians and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. The role involves home-care visits, treatment documentation, participation in developing the Plan of Treatment, and instruction for patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members. The position offers an hourly pay range of $30.00 to $45.00 based on full-time employment. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.
Requirements
- Current license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of Oregon.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care and adhere to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
- Perform only procedures for which qualified and trained, and make recommendations for plan-of-care changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist, supervising nurse, and/or physician.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members in therapy activities in which they can participate to assist the patient.
- Visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, complete a progress note for each visit, and submit notes according to LHC policy.
- Participate in developing the Plan of Treatment.
- Participate in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
- Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice when providing services to patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
