Physical Therapy Assistant

NORTHWEST SURGICAL • Portland, OR

25d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Rebound is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for its Rose Quarter location in Portland, Oregon. The role performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks under a physical therapist’s plan of care. The assistant provides skilled therapy to help patients improve mobility, relieve pain, and gain strength, and supports athletes recovering from or preventing injuries and maintaining physical fitness. The position works in a patient-centered clinic environment and collaborates with physicians and physical therapists to deliver rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program at an accredited school.
• Appropriate state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• Knowledge of recognition, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of medical practice policies and procedures, regulations, safety and infection control, universal precautions, and quality assurance requirements.
• Skill in evaluating and treating patients.
• Skill in using therapy equipment appropriately to improve patient health status.
• Ability to communicate interpersonally and educate patients about therapy treatments.
• Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including patient handling and lifting, extended standing and walking, frequent carrying, pushing and pulling, bending, and other physical activity.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a physical therapist assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, and Recognition.
• Assist patients by providing skilled therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility, relieve pain, and gain strength.
• Perform patient treatments and procedures, including exercises, manual therapy, and use of modalities in the clinic.
• Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to support injury recovery, injury prevention, and peak physical fitness; document treatment.
• Apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
• Collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation.
• Complete timely and compliant chart documentation for each patient visit.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, including discretionary profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Paid time off accrued at up to 24 days in the first year based on FTE

What This Job Offers

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