Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health • Tacoma, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to provide exceptional care. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Its diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care. The company believes that success is achieved through talented people and aims to create places where employees want to work, offering opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers. Lifepoint Health is committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity, and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers, and team members they serve.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant License
• CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in rehab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Benefits

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree