Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

The Licensed PT Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care as determined by a Licensed Physical Therapist, maintaining records that accurately reflect patient care, and maintaining high personal standards.

Essential Duties

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Provide direct patient care and therapeutic intervention per treatment plan developed by a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Maintain a good understanding of indications and contraindications of all modalities and procedures.
• Accurately take measurements and perform tests per the Licensed Physical Therapist’s request.
• Record patients’ progress and report any changes to the Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provide physicians with patient progress notes as needed.
• Participate in in-service and continuing education programs.
• Assist with maintaining adequate equipment and necessary supplies.
• Maintain records that accurately reflect patient care.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend all in-service education programs as assigned.
• Adequately schedule patients.
• Maintain a good understanding of billing procedures.
• Adequately answer patient questions regarding treatments.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Assist with pulling charts.
• Maintain linen supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education and License

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current license in the State of Oregon as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current First Aid and CPR card.

Experience

• Experience requirements not specified.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to travel.
• Good people skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Must be adaptable to changing work environments.
• Must have good transfer skills.
• Ability to be a team player.

Work Environment

Works indoors in an air-conditioned gym/office environment.

Physical Demands

Frequent use of computer, phone, and other standard office machines. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics, and move/lift varying amounts of weight up to a maximum of 60 lbs.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Day shift availability.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance