Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare • Madras, OR

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About The Position

Mission Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home health services in the Madras, Oregon territory. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care, the assistant helps patients relieve pain, restore or develop function, and maintain maximum performance. The role includes therapeutic exercises, functional and gait training, use of physical agents, and instruction in assistive and prosthetic devices.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay starts at $40 per hour, depending on experience. Mission Healthcare describes its culture as collaborative, compassionate, and committed to its CARES values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the Physical Therapist’s directions and the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observe and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their condition to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

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