Physical Therapy Assistant

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care. The position supports patient care and safety, monitors patients and equipment during treatment for comfort and safety, and treats patients of all ages and backgrounds without bias. The assistant documents care for assigned patients and maintains confidentiality of records. This is a per diem position with a wage range of $27.41 to $43.77 per hour, plus a 15% per diem differential. The role includes supervising assigned treatment areas, technicians, and patients; maintaining equipment, supplies, and facilities; and supporting the department’s safety, cleanliness, and performance improvement activities. Work is primarily in an indoor healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. The environment may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, medical equipment, variable indoor temperatures, noise, and fast-paced or emergency situations. Staff are expected to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required. The position requires frequent walking and standing, along with physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, repositioning, reaching, grasping, and handling. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently and may occasionally assist with transferring individuals weighing over 100 pounds using appropriate techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant; must have an associate degree in physical therapy or be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current Oregon PTA license in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to provide for patients’ physical rehabilitation and psychosocial well-being.
Ability to communicate with others in medical and public settings.
Ability to operate position-related equipment and perform technical procedures and physical therapy treatment techniques.
Knowledge of patient handling techniques, anatomy, physiology, physics, medical science, and department or facility equipment and operations.
Ability to make decisions, evaluate results, adapt to emergency situations, and remain alert to changes in patient condition and department activity.
Ability to follow instructions, accept corrections, reason, remember instructions, and remain adaptable and flexible.
Ability to perform accurate treatment, information translation, charting, and reporting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds; occasional transfers of people weighing over 100 pounds require appropriate techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
Ability to perform the required physical and sensory functions, including walking, standing, stooping, lifting, balancing, sitting, kneeling, hearing, reaching, pulling, talking, seeing, turning, carrying, pushing, handling, and writing.
Ability to communicate clearly and respond to patient alarms and verbal communication; visual acuity and tactile perception sufficient for patient care and clinical tasks.
Professional, courteous, tactful, and well-groomed conduct and the ability to organize time to treat patients during the allotted workday.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of continuing education appropriate for the area and practice.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to the Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care.
Support patient care and safety, and monitor patients and equipment during treatment for comfort and safety.
Treat patients of all ages and backgrounds without bias.
Chart care for assigned patients and maintain confidentiality of records.
Supervise the assigned area to ensure it remains secure, orderly, and organized.
Supervise technicians assigned to the area and patients receiving treatment there.
Care for department equipment, machines, supplies, and facilities.
Promote patient safety and welfare and prevent unnecessary expenses, waste, loss of time, and equipment damage.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to department and facility policies and procedures.
Participate in organization-wide and department performance improvement plans.
Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, and participate in required DNV program education as applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.