Physical Therapist Assistant

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapist Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. This position is about 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient, with flexible schedule options to maximize work-life balance. The role offers 45-minute outpatient appointment slots that allow quality one-on-one care.

Requirements

AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Holds current certificate/licensure in Washington state as Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient.
Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
Provides treatment and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease.
Provides patients with exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned duties.
Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist.
Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
Observes and evaluates treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Physical Therapist.
Assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact if needed.
Performs components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided any reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.