Physical Therapist Assistant OR

PACIFIC BELLS INC • West Linn, OR

2d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. PTA’s implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. PTA’s assist the Physical Therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.

Requirements

• Associates Degree by an CAPTE-accredited program.
• State license or certification to practice and any additional requirements by the state

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate in English verbally, reading and writing.
• Read paper or computer-generated medical records; read instrument panels; apply therapeutic modalities such as ice, heat and electrical stimulation; monitor patients for adverse reactions to treatment; adjust assistive devices and make visual observations regarding posture and functional abilities such as bed mobility transfers and ambulation.
• Communicate with patients and other members of the health care team, monitor patients by hearing instrument signals and alarms.
• Assess patient status and maintain a safe practice environment by smell.
• Palpate pathologic changes in soft tissue.
• Manipulate/operate equipment controls and to perform manual treatment/assessment techniques including, but not limited to, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, stretching, neuromuscular re-education, goniometry and manual muscle testing.
• Transport, move or lift patients requiring all levels of assistance and to perform prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, crawling, reaching, pushing and pulling
• Ensure patient safety, to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned responsibilities and to interact with patients, families and other health care workers
• Documents patient progress and status at discharge in the medical record according to departmental policies.
• Leads by example and exhibits solid leadership and teamwork while promoting the core philosophy of FYZICAL.

Benefits

• This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives and commissions related to the sale of membership packages and specific service goals.
• Vacation (Paid Time Off): As a Full-Time Licensed Employee, you will accrue vacation time based on your years of service: Less than 5 years: Accrue 1.90 hours per 40 hours worked (approximately 99 hours annually). 5 or more years: Accrue 2.67 hours per 40 hours worked (approximately 139 hours annually).
• Oregon Sick Leave (OSL): All employees are eligible to accrue and use sick leave for qualifying medical or safety reasons in accordance with state law.
• Health & Wellness: Regular Full-Time employees are eligible to participate in group medical, dental, and vision insurance plans starting the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Leave Oregon (PLO): Access to the state-mandated wage-replacement program for up to 12–14 weeks of paid family, medical, or safe leave for eligible employees.
• Professional Development: The company provides reimbursement for pre-approved professional training to support individual growth and skill advancement.
• Liability Insurance: Professional liability insurance coverage is provided for licensed clinical staff.
• Oregon Military Family Leave: Eligible employees may take up to 14 days of unpaid leave per deployment

What This Job Offers

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