Physical Therapist Assistant

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Department GSR Physical Therapy Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite Salary Range Salary Range: $28.67 - $42.11 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 provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, the 160 bed, level 2 trauma center. Our hub status affords us a complex patient census that is among the top 5 in acuity in the state. Our newly built outpatient clinic features cutting edge equipment, separate adult and pediatric gyms, and an underwater treadmill. Additionally, we offer outpatient services from the newly constructed Pastega Regional Cancer Center. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license required. 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

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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 SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

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