Physical Therapist Assistant

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy•St. Helens, OR

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About The Position

Therapeutic Associates St. Helens Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its outpatient team. The role provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, including implementing the prescribed treatment plan, documenting care, communicating patient progress, and contributing to reassessment and discharge planning. The organization describes its care model as focused on one-to-one patient care, realistic productivity expectations, and AI-supported documentation intended to allow more time for patient interaction. It offers continuing education support and opportunities to develop specialty areas. The clinic is part of a partnership of locally directed clinics supported by a larger organization, with an emphasis on clinician development, team collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and community involvement.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher as a Physical Therapist Assistant from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Current state Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Implement selected components of patient interventions, collect data related to those interventions, and modify them as directed by the physical therapist to progress the patient or ensure safety and comfort.
Provide quality physical therapy services by implementing the treatment plan established by the patient's physical therapist.
Produce accurate, relevant, and timely documentation based on the physical therapist's prescribed course of treatment.
Communicate treatment progression, treatment changes, and recommended medical follow-up to team members as appropriate.
Educate and counsel patients about treatment goals, safety risks, and other issues within the scope of practice.
Participate in team reassessments and discharge planning.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance with vision and prescription coverage, and dental insurance, for employees and their families.
Interactive wellness program with rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Life and AD&D insurance for employees and their families.
Long-term disability coverage.
Accrue up to 15 days of PTO for sick and vacation time, increasing with tenure.
Six paid holidays, one charitable giving day, and up to two personal holidays.
401(k) and profit-sharing program.
PTO for community involvement and philanthropic service.
Annual continuing education stipend of $750.
Up to two days of continuing education PTO annually.
MedBridge Learning Subscription.
Tuition Advancement program for pre- and post-professional education, subject to an application process.
Employee Service Scholarship, subject to an application process.
Ongoing mentorship and continuing education opportunities.