About this opportunity
EvergreenHealth lists this Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health opportunity in bothell, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
EvergreenHealth Physical Therapy Assistant
Wage Range: $31.79 - $50.85 per hour
This is a driving position and will visit patients in the following assigned areas of Kirkland, Kenmore, Woodinville, and Bothell.
EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community.
Our care teams are composed of the following:
Nurses (RN & LPN)
Certified Wound Care Specialists
Psychiatric Nurse
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists
Social Workers
Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by:
Innovative Technologies
Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedule
Offering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve
Training
Providing Professional Development
Low staff to patient ratios
Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce
Providing a culture of safety
Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in the home under the direct or indirect supervision of a physical therapist, in conjunction with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team, following the plan of treatment as ordered by the physician. The PTA will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks. Supervision must be performed by a registered physical therapist every five (5) visits, or once a week if treatment is performed more than once a day.
Primary Duties:
Regularly monitors patient status.
Addresses all problems identified in the Plan of Care (POC).
Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient's condition.
Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the PT, Case manager and physician as needed.
REQUIRED for the position:
Current PTA licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State
Current Washington State Driver's license
Proof of insurability
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Reliable transportation
DESIRED for the position:
Graduate from APTA approved PTA program
Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family
Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits
Worksite address
bothell, WA, 98021, US
Who can apply
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