Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Peace Health Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Asst for a part time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Peace Health Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Physical Therapy Asst for a part time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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Responsible for carrying out the physical therapy plan of care, toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability and assist patients to achieve optimal levels of functional status. Provides oversight to students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers.

Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides skilled physical therapy services to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the plan of treatment.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to physical therapy assistant students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in‑services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Physical Therapy Assistant accredited…