Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient)

Adventist Health • The Dalles, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred in CA and HI; Required in OR
• Two years' technical experience
• Two years' Physical Therapy or technical experience
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians.
• Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
• Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
• Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED