Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

10d

About The Position

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.

The role is associated with home health and hospice agencies serving communities in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, providing personalized in-home care. The posting also describes documentation of interventions and services in the acute care setting and treatments for employees and outpatients, as necessary.

Requirements

• High school education, GED or equivalent is required.
• Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice is required.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Valid driver's license and age 21 or older are required.
• Associates/technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
• Two years of technical experience is preferred.
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or outpatient setting is preferred.
• All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and are required annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Associates/technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Two years of technical experience.
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatments using modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instruct and guide patients through functional activities, including bed mobility, transfers, gait and balance activities.
• Observe and follow treatment precautions identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians.
• Monitor changes in patient responses and report them to the nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provide daily, timely chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
• Document employee and outpatient treatments as necessary.
• Educate and train patients and caregivers while incorporating their learning-style preferences, and assess their responses to education and training.
• Mentor and train staff on technical skills as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED