Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation Services, Full-time, Day Shift
About The Position
Island Health is looking for an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant for our Rehabilitation Services department at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE / 40 hours weekly Day Shift Salary Range: $25.08 - $37.62 For Information on Employee Benefits Why Choose Island Health? Whether you’re a new grad or experienced in your field and considering a change, we invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including: Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Extended Illness Benefit Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Vested Retirement Contribution Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Recognition Events And More!
Requirements
- Graduate of certified Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Washington DOH
- Active BLS Certification
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
- Assumes responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant by providing direct patient care under the indirect supervision of a physical therapist from infancy through adults.
- Works under general clinical direction of the Physical Therapist but makes judgments regarding re-assessment of patients and development of appropriate patient treatment.
- Makes decisions as to when the Physical Therapists' advice or special attention is required.
- Performs prescribed treatments of outpatients and inpatients as developed by a staff physical therapist.
- Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, physicians, staff from other disciplines, and staff within the department.
- Documents the patient's treatment record after each physical therapy treatment according to established standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Benefit
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Vested Retirement Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Events
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
