Physical Therapy Assistant

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

16d•$34 - $41

About The Position

Are you a passionate and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives? Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and play a pivotal role in helping individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence. In this position, you'll collaborate closely with licensed Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans, provide hands-on care, and guide patients through their rehabilitation journey. We value dedication, empathy, and teamwork, and we’re excited to welcome a PTA who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your skills and compassion make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! General Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant works directly under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist, carrying out the program of rehabilitating patients in the inpatient, swing bed, and/or outpatient settings.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association OR has two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant as defined by HFCA Conditions of Participation.
Current Washington state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Ensures patient dignity and respects patient values.
Operates within ethical standards.
Documentation and observation show that the following areas have been addressed and documented according to department standards: objective measures, progress towards goals, response to treatment, assessments, and barriers.
Provides specific patient interventions based on diagnostic findings and patient’s functional status.
Provides specific patient intervention in the areas of ambulation, mobility, transfers, endurance, and balance.
Documentation and observation demonstrate the following: treatment notes reflect actual treatment and response; progress toward goals is addressed at least on a weekly basis; and progress is measured related to functional abilities.
Documentation and observation demonstrate the following: when patient fails to make progress toward goals, documentation addresses reasons.
Participates in treatment planning process, including discharge planning and regular evaluation and update of patient centered treatment plans.
Plans and conducts scheduled physical therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed in accordance with the treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and needs of the unit.
Adapts group and individual activities and goals to meet the needs of the patients.
Provides supervision of patients on therapeutic trips when assigned.
Reports to charge nurse or other appropriate staff all pertinent patient/unit observations/actions in order to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrates consideration of resource management.
Assists with orientation of patients and families to rehab facility and program.
Participates in patient teaching by working directly with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet education needs.
Provides ongoing education to patient and family as needed.
Develops and promotes educational and public service information programs in cooperation with the hospital and in consideration of overall marketing strategy.
Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment of patient.
Participates in discharge/aftercare planning by working with the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet patient/family needs as documented in the patient care plan.
Participates in and/or facilitates community meetings, activity groups, and patient education groups.
Participates in preparing the patient/family for discharge by providing the necessary discharge teaching to the patient and family and documenting same.
Participates in and conducts community and professional education programs as requested.
Communicates results and trends to supervisor.
Provides feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regard to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Identifies areas needing improvement and participates in facility Quality Improvement activities. Actively participates in comprehensive program evaluation system.
Utilizes universal precautions always to prevent and control infection.
Completes infection control competency for department.
Recognizes hazards of job. Namely, exposure to communicable diseases.
Insures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Completes all required competencies per program regulations.
Keeps current on CEU requirements to maintain licensure status.
Participates in orientation of new employees.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.
Completes routine paperwork within the prescribed time frames and efficiently documents on appropriate forms all required, pertinent and meaningful observations and information.
Performs other duties as assigned.