PT Assistant - Maple Valley

Proliance Surgeons•Maple Valley, WA

1d•$25 - $44

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a member of the physical therapy team who helps physical therapists provide quality patient care. The PTA implements selected components of patient and client interventions, gathers data related to the interventions provided, and modifies selected interventions as directed by the physical therapist to progress patients or ensure their safety and comfort. The role includes assisting with testing, evaluations, and complex procedures; carrying out individualized treatment plans; educating patients and caregivers; documenting care; and collaborating with the rehabilitation team. The PTA also helps maintain equipment, follows professional and workplace standards, and participates in team meetings and training.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
CPR certification.
Physical therapy licensure acquired by passing the National Physical Therapy Exam from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Continuously earn continuing education units as required by Washington State.
Meet physical requirements involving frequent lifting, bending, and squatting.
Ability to perform well under pressure.
Superior customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, composure, cooperation, and the ability to work well with patients, physicians, and staff.
Provide caring and compassionate service that recognizes patients' and families' needs and rights.
Understand and follow safety, risk management, and precautionary procedures, including maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Master all Physical Therapy Aide duties and responsibilities.
Assist the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health-related quality-of-life information.
Implement individualized treatment plans established by the primary Physical Therapist.
Provide individualized treatments, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, and use of electrotherapeutic, physical-agent, and mechanical modalities.
Provide health and wellness services, falls-risk interventions, and chronic disease management education.
Organize and facilitate treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist.
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in physical therapy treatment skills and techniques under the Physical Therapist's supervision.
Conduct patient screenings at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention or treatment.
Assist the Physical Therapist with evaluations and identifying target lists, short- and long-term goals, and treatment plans.
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Demonstrate gait-belt use, safety awareness, and proper guarding techniques.
Order and instruct patients in the use of prescribed equipment.
Collaborate with rehabilitation team members to implement programs suited to each patient's needs and capabilities.
Clean and maintain equipment, identify equipment issues, and report the need for repairs as necessary.
Perform skilled services in accordance with the APTA Code of Ethics.
Maintain legible, legal, accurate, appropriate, and timely documentation according to APTA and WPT standards.
Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
Complete other duties and assist others as directed.
Follow policies introduced during onboarding, updated in real time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.