Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health-Pierce

Signature Healthcare at Home•Federal Way, WA

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About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health services in Washington and Oregon. The organization’s team works to support clients’ health, activity, and independence, helping them remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network, which has more than 300 locations. The position serves Puyallup and surrounding areas. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. The role treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. This is offered as full-time, part-time, or on-call work, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Compensation is $33–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapist assistant program approved by CAPTE.
Pass a national examination for physical therapist assistants.
Hold a physical therapist assistant license where the home health agency is located if licensure is required.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Be able to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy as directed by the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
Observe and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their conditions to the physical therapist and organization personnel.
Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintain clinical and conference notes and other required records, incorporating them into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.
Participate in organization Home Care Team Members meetings and the organization’s in-service education program.
Perform other duties as assigned.