Physical Therapist Assistant

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist. The position helps patients—including accident victims and people with disabling conditions—restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. It also supports patients’ overall fitness and health. The assistant collaborates with other disciplines to support safe, compassionate, efficient care consistent with the hospital’s mission and vision.

The role is based at the Hospital Main Campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is part-time. The work environment is described as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive. The organization serves the Snake River Valley through Mountain View Hospital and 29 affiliate clinics, with capabilities across a broad range of medical services.

The position requires an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program, a valid state license, passage of the national licensure exam, annual maintenance of an Idaho license, and current CPR/BLS certification. The assistant must communicate clearly and effectively with patients of varied ages, backgrounds, and physical abilities.

Benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time, or PRN status. Offered benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; medical paid time off; retirement plans including a 401(k) with up to a 6% match; an earned quarterly bonus program; education reimbursement; and discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Valid state license and successful completion of the national licensure exam.
• Maintain an Idaho license annually.
• Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to provide up-to-date, timely, and comprehensive physical therapy assistance using the physical therapy process.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients of varied ages, backgrounds, and physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under the direction of and as an assistant to a physical therapist.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer intermittent and static traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including pre-ambulation, transfer training, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile and assess data about their responses and progress, and report findings verbally or in writing to the supervising physical therapist.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices; adjust them and train patients in their use and care.
• Coordinate with physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• May measure patients’ range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or assist with patient evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, plus medical paid time off.
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to a 6% match.
• Earned quarterly bonus program.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

What This Job Offers

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