PT Assistant - Renton

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

23d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is an essential member of the physical therapy team, helping physical therapists deliver quality patient care. PTAs implement selected components of patient or client interventions, collect data related to those interventions, and modify selected interventions as directed by the physical therapist to progress treatment or ensure patient safety and comfort. The PTA supports physical therapists during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures; helps with assessments and treatment planning; carries out individualized treatment plans; instructs patients and caregivers; and collaborates with the rehabilitation team. The role also includes maintaining accurate and timely documentation, equipment upkeep, participation in staff activities, and compliance with applicable professional, safety, confidentiality, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
CPR certification.
Licensure obtained by passing the National Physical Therapy Exam from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Continuing education units maintained as required by the state of Washington.
Ability to 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.
Commitment to providing patients and families with high-quality, compassionate service that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Understanding of and adherence to safety, risk management, and precautionary procedures, including respect for 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 physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
Provide health and wellness services, falls-risk interventions, chronic disease management, and education.
Organize and facilitate treatment groups in collaboration with the Physical Therapist.
Instruct patients, families, and other caregivers in physical therapy treatment program skills and techniques under the Physical Therapist's supervision.
Screen patients at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention or treatment.
Assist the Physical Therapist with evaluations and identification of target lists, short- and long-term goals, and treatment plans.
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or 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 other rehabilitation team members to implement programs suited to each patient's needs and capabilities.
Clean and maintain equipment, and identify and report equipment needing repair.
Perform skilled services in accordance with the APTA Code of Ethics.
Maintain legible, legal, accurate, appropriate, and timely documentation in accordance with APTA and WPT standards.
Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
Complete assigned duties and assist others as directed.
Follow policies introduced during onboarding, updated in real time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.