Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Mukilteo, WA

11d•$24 - $43

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general supervision and direction of Physical Therapist, provides Physical Therapy treatment to patients.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from APTA approved program
Physical Therapist Assistant licensure requirements
2+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Proven solid customer service skills
Proven excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with Physical Therapy treatment to patients as outlined in the Physical Therapists’ Evaluation and treatment plan as required by the APTA (American Physical therapy Assoc.), and WSAPTA ( WA State Physical Therapy Assoc.) guidelines and state laws
Complies with corporate compliance and confidentiality guidelines established by The Everett Clinic are followed
Interact regularly with the referring Providers and their staff
Frequent interactions with patients and their families
All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Core Values and Compact of The Everett Clinic
Integrates Lean principles, practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
Frequently must follow written and oral instructions as well as complete routine tasks independently
Completes annual compliance training on HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signs Agreements
Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies
Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state/federal regulations
Has regular and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned