Physical Therapy Assistant - PACE

Providence • Portland, OR

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About The Position

This is a float position supporting PACE sites in Portland, OR. Schedule: Part Time, 32 hours/week, Weekdays on Day shift Job Description: Provides treatment of neurological, orthopedic, and muscular disorders in accordance with treatment plan established by Physical Therapist to provide efficient, effective physical therapy to referred geriatric participants. Utilizes a variety of skills and interventions such as prosthetic devices, therapeutic exercise techniques, emotional support and educational training to restore mobility and function to participants, reduce pain, and promote healing. Provides home care coordination. Providence PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible living in the community through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapist Association.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Experience in the area of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment of neurological, orthopedic, and muscular disorders in accordance with treatment plan established by Physical Therapist
• Utilizes a variety of skills and interventions such as prosthetic devices, therapeutic exercise techniques, emotional support and educational training
• Provides home care coordination

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
• Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits.
• Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees