Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Providence at Home with Compassus

Lewis County – Centralia

• Day Shift
• 5 Days / Flexible
• Full Time

Join Providence at Home with Compassus and make a meaningful impact by delivering hands‑on therapy services in the comfort of patients’ homes. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist and following the physician‑ordered Plan of Care, you’ll help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while supporting their overall well‑being. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll work autonomously in the field, communicate important updates to the care team, and ensure therapy is both safe and effective in the home environment.

• Deliver quality therapy services by implementing treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, and providing timely documentation and regular communication with clients and supervising PT.
• Demonstrate clinical competency across all age groups—from neonate to geriatric—while identifying medical, social, and emotional factors that may require additional referrals.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets agency standards for clinical care, billing, and reimbursement, with all notes completed on the day of the visit.
• Recommend appropriate medical and rehabilitation follow‑up after discontinuation of home health, infusion, or hospice services.
• Adapt techniques and equipment to ensure patient safety and maximize function in the home environment.
• Independently manage your caseload under the supervision of a PT by planning and scheduling home visits, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members to support effective care.
• Organize your weekly schedule to balance client care needs and required meetings, while coordinating the transfer of client information when complementary therapies or outside services are involved.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of interdisciplinary services (nursing, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers, and other rehab disciplines) and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Participate in in‑service training and ongoing community education to stay current in clinical practices and maintain licensure or certification.
• Meet established productivity standards and provide discipline‑specific orientation to new team members joining the agency.
• When working in settings beyond private homes (e.g., Adult Family Homes or Nursing Homes), provide consultation, staff training, and complete any additional documentation required for that care environment.

• Required: Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.

• Required: Current, unencumbered (State Employed) License as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Preferred within 30 days of hire – National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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