Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient) - Northwest Physical Therapy

Surgery Partners Careers • Coeur D Alene, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient Physical Therapy team in CDA! This position is Monday - Thursday with no weekends or holidays! Our physical therapy team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that works to assess each patient’s strengths and weaknesses to devise effective team-based treatment plans, in accordance with the physician’s orders. The Physical Therapy Assistant position is responsible for providing safe, effective patient-centered care in a clinical outpatient setting, for all patient populations. The Physical Therapy Assistant supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization and will do the following: Administer treatment programs under PT direction with specific goals defined by patient’s capacity and tolerance, and in accordance with established pre-op and post-op spine protocols. Educate patients about biomechanics, exercises, and injury prevention to promote wellness. Communicate with patients, team members, the director of physical therapy, and physicians to ensure a consistent level of care. Complete daily documentation on existing patients within workday. Participate in monthly staff meetings and marketing assignments as directed by PT director.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Must have current and unrestricted licensure in the state of Idaho or be actively in the application process
• Must have current BLS certification
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Understand and adhere to the federal confidentiality regulations

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs under PT direction with specific goals defined by patient’s capacity and tolerance, and in accordance with established pre-op and post-op spine protocols.
• Educate patients about biomechanics, exercises, and injury prevention to promote wellness.
• Communicate with patients, team members, the director of physical therapy, and physicians to ensure a consistent level of care.
• Complete daily documentation on existing patients within workday.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and marketing assignments as directed by PT director.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree