Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Who Are We?

Mountain Valley Therapy is located in the heart of Eastern Oregon, nestled in the picturesque Grande Ronde Valley. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, our community offers a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking and biking to camping, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, morel foraging, snow sports, and more—Eastern Oregon is a haven for adventure. If you’re passionate about the outdoors and enjoy the tranquility of rural living, we’d love to connect with you.

At Mountain Valley Therapy, healing is at the core of what we do. We understand that recovery is deeply personal, and our team of skilled professionals is here to guide you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff includes Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Occupational Therapists, offering expertise in over 20 specialized areas. These include on-site Aquatic Therapy, Myofascial Release, Strain Counterstrain, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Visceral Mobilization, and ASTYM, among others.

We believe in working with just 1 patient per hour. That’s why our motto is 1 patient equals 1 hour. We don’t double book and we don’t have you hand off your patient or see multiple patients at a time. If you work an 8-hour day you won’t treat more than 8 patients.

Our goal is to restore the joy of living through compassionate, individualized care while fostering meaningful connections within our community. We also believe in cultivating a positive, supportive workplace where our team can thrive. From celebrating milestones to engaging in fun activities like fantasy football, March Madness brackets, and holiday parties, we prioritize taking care of our staff so they can provide the best care for our patients.

If this resonates with you, the team at Mountain Valley Therapy would love to meet you.

Who Are We Looking For?

Mountain Valley Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer searching for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant who shares our commitment to quality treatment. The ideal applicant will be experienced and bring an area of expertise to the team to further add to the services we provide to our community. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be passionate about helping people and able to work with a diverse team of clinicians and administrative staff to support a continuity of care. We are a fast-paced clinic and need someone who takes initiative, is positive and displays a high level of integrity in everything they do.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Have or obtain Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Have or obtain BLS card.
• We are new grad friendly!

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with a generous company contribution for the employee.
• 401K with 3% company contribution after 1-year and 1,000 hours employment. No employee contribution needed. 
• 3 weeks front loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to start and 4 weeks front loaded PTO after 3 years of employment.
• 7 paid holidays off per year, including:
  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
• Annual continuing education allowance of $2,500 and up to 3 paid days off (separate from PTO).
• Tuition Assistance Bonus of up to $2,500 over 2 years.
• Up to $2,500 relocation expenses reimbursements.
• License reimbursement.
• 12 free PT/OT treatments per year.
• Optional AFLAC coverage available for employees to purchase.
• Free membership to our onsite fitness & health facility.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and execute on an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provide timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicate with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provide timely written documentation as required by insurance providers to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan. 
• Support and participate in department operations and development. 
• Report any changes in patient status or need to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Meet or exceed the productivity standards as established with designated Director.
• Use professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attend required meetings as designed by the Clinical Director.
• Effectively communicate with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plans.
• Provide constructive feedback to rehab gym aides.
• Attend in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintain valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintain awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
• Manage a waitlist of patients and assist receptionists with filling your schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday