What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Regency Redmond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
1. Aligned Mission and Values 2. Enhanced Quality of Care 3. PerksKey Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model-
The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assumes part and/or full-time clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in-home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
You will:
- Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
- Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a daily note for each visit.
- Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment as needed with communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Adheres to Therapy Standards of Practice in the provision of services to all patients.
- Reports to the Physical Therapist information relating to the patient’s progress, complication, and /or response to treatment
- Assist Physical Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatment to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
You currently:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
- Must be able to take direction from registered therapists and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety.
- Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction.
Our (full-time) Benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
- 401-K
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The Regency Redmond family strives to foster a supportive workplace where our entire team engages in quality resident care. Healthcare professionals are experiencing an unprecedented time of stress. We work with you to design a schedule that ensures resident safety while providing you with the critical time to recharge. Upward mobility is at the core of Regency’s philosophy of empowering employees. We wish to partner with you to achieve the professional goals you set for yourself and will work with you to identify opportunities within the Regency family that align with those goals. Compensation is an essential component of feeling valued, and we understand the unique challenges of the Central Oregon cost of living. Along with a robust benefits package, Regency Redmond offers some of the most competitive wages in Deschutes County.
Salary : $750
