Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home health physical therapy in the Vancouver, Washington territory. The position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care, the assistant treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. The role includes supporting patient mobility and function through therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and use of physical agents and assistive devices. Mission Healthcare describes itself as the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, operating in seven states. Its stated core values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES). The company emphasizes collaboration, compassion, commitment, inclusion, and patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
- Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
- Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
- Observe and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their condition to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel.
- Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
