Physical Therapy Assistant

NORTHWEST SURGICAL • Portland, OR

2d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Rebound is looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team at our Rose Quarter location in Portland, OR. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for performing specific physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the plan of care of a physical therapist. Physical Therapy Assistants have more training and responsibility than aides.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Physical Therapy Assistant program of accredited school.
• Appropriate state licensure or certification for a Physical Therapy Assistant. Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• Knowledge in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of medical practice policies/procedures, regulations, safety/injection control, universal precautions and quality assurance requirements.
• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients. Skill in using therapy equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status.
• Ability to communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their therapy treatments. Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years as a physical therapist assistant, preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Rx
• Dental
• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing
• Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days in your first year based on FTE

What This Job Offers

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