PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Physical Therapist Assistant

Primary Scheduled Hours: Days, 80 hours per pay period

Pay Scale: Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity considerations.

Job Summary: Come join our strong team of therapists in a fun, low-drama environment with flexible schedule options to maximize work-life balance! This position is about 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient, as all the therapists help on acute when we have cancellations or no-shows in outpatient. We enjoy 45-minute outpatient appointment slots that allow quality one-on-one care, which results in excellent patient satisfaction and many return customers.

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapist Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Provides treatment and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease. Provides patients with exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned duties.
• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Physical Therapist.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact if needed.
• Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided any reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education: - AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Licensure / Certifications: - Holds current certificate/licensure in Washington state as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications: - One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.