Physical Therapy Assistant, Days, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

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• Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.
• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org [http://www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org]

Pay Range (depending on experience)

$34.77 - $48.52

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Job Summary

The role of the Physical Therapy assistant is to support and assist the Physical Therapist according to policy and procedures; and to assist and arrange for smooth, efficient, and high quality care in accordance with the mission statement of Summit Pacific Medical Center.

*Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

• Required Education and Experience
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• One year of practice within a physical therapy environment, preferred.

• Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant License in Washington state
• Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Ability to work independently and with a team while performing a wide variety of duties that require the use of independent judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.

Physical Requirements • Lifting < 10 lbs

• Constant (Over 70% of the time)
• Lifting 10–35 lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Lifting > 35 lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Carrying < 10 lbs: Constant (Over 70% of the time)
• Carrying 10–35 lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Carrying > 35 lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling 0–35 lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Sitting: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Standing: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Walking: Constant (Over 70% of the time)
• Bending/Stooping: Constant (Over 70% of the time)
• Crouching: Frequent (30-70% of the time)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS • Vision

• Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE: 1

Work Shift: SVC Contract 10 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits

Additional Information

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.