Physical Therapist Assistant

* JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

* Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy services and performs related duties. Provides technical support for the effective and efficient delivery of therapy services.

* DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

* The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We offer a variety of specialized services including orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab and chronic pain treatment with the use of movement. The main goal is return to function and community activities.

* EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

* KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.
• Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

* PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 60 or more Lbs CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 60 or more Lbs SIT

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PULL (20-40 pounds force)

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

STAND

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) None specified