The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist according to the physician's plan of care. Responsibilities include treating patients to relieve pain, developing or restoring function, and maintaining maximum performance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be licensed as a physical therapy assistant and have graduated from a CAPTE-approved program. They must also possess current CPR certification and have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Washinton and Oregon.
The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve.
This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence.
The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting.
Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300+ locations throughout the country.
We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.
Home Health PTA Location: Isaaquah/ King County Compensation: $33-$40 Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Shift: Day Benefits Flexible Schedule, Mileage, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Plan
Flexible Schedule
Mileage
6 Paid Holidays
Life/Disability Insurance
Up to 4 Weeks of PTO
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness.
For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home.
Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
