PTA Home Health 13 weeks contract in Portland, OR

Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.) is a technical healthcare professional who performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Services are provided in a variety of healthcare settings.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $53/hour

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Licensure:

Licensure or registration, if applicable in the state of practice.

Experience:

1 YR of Skilled Home Health Experience.

Credentials:

Current CPR as required by client facility; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Environmental Working Conditions:

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises as directed.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE