Physical Therapy Assistant

Compassus•Snohomish County, WA, WA

55d•$33 - $47•Remote

About The Position

This is a collective bargaining position for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Providence at Home with Compassus, a home-based health and hospice care provider. The PTA will deliver hands-on therapy services in patients' homes, working under the direction of a Physical Therapist and following a physician-ordered Plan of Care. The role involves helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence, and supporting their overall well-being. The PTA will work autonomously in the field, communicate updates to the care team, and ensure therapy is safe and effective in the home environment. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting care, adapting techniques for the home setting, managing caseloads, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members, and participating in ongoing education. The position is for the Day Shift, 32 hours/week, and is considered Full Time.

Requirements

Associate degree Physical Therapy from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Current, unencumbered (State Employed) License as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (within 30 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Deliver quality therapy services by implementing treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, and providing timely documentation and regular communication with clients and supervising PT.
Demonstrate clinical competency across all age groups—from neonate to geriatric—while identifying medical, social, and emotional factors that may require additional referrals.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets agency standards for clinical care, billing, and reimbursement, with all notes completed on the day of the visit.
Recommend appropriate medical and rehabilitation follow-up after discontinuation of home health, infusion, or hospice services.
Adapt techniques and equipment to ensure patient safety and maximize function in the home environment.
Independently manage your caseload under the supervision of a PT by planning and scheduling home visits, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members to support effective care.
Organize your weekly schedule to balance client care needs and required meetings, while coordinating the transfer of client information when complementary therapies or outside services are involved.
Demonstrate working knowledge of interdisciplinary services (nursing, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers, and other rehab disciplines) and making appropriate referrals as needed.
Participate in in-service training and ongoing community education to stay current in clinical practices and maintain licensure or certification.
Meet established productivity standards and provide discipline-specific orientation to new team members joining the agency.
When working in settings beyond private homes (e.g., Adult Family Homes or Nursing Homes), provide consultation, staff training, and complete any additional documentation required for that care environment.