Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - PeaceHealth

**Description** PeaceHealth Home Health in Longview, WA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.22 -$45.32. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc. **Hiring bonus may be available** **JOB SUMMARY** 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. **Details of position:** 1. 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. 2. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards. 3. 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. 4. Mentors and provides oversight to therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to physical therapy assistant students. 5. Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities. 6. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. **What you bring:** + Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education required. + Current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the State of WA Physical Therapy Licensing Board. + Current American Heart Association issued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire. **OTHER SKILLS:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational and analytical skills + Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment + Ability to assess patients' conditions and exercise independent judgment **LONGVIEW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:** + Work requires active physical exertion from 34 to 65% of the time. + Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less. + Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids. + Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time). PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. **PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.** REQNUMBER: 65193