What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at NWRTW - Northwest Return to Work?
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Reports to: ORP Director
Job Purpose
To provide daily physical therapy treatment and component assessment to the clients of NWRTW under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist (PT). Client treatment will include a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Client Care
- Assist the PT in the implementation of treatment programs and treatment progression.
- Guide clients through program orientation.
- Regular interaction and education with clients.
- Modifying client programs under the direction of the PT.
- Monitoring clients and clinic environment for safety.
- Collaborate with PT to develop changes new exercise programs and progression.
- Daily review with PT the progress and/or challenges with client’s program.
- Administer evaluation components after achieving documented competence.
- Provides customer service surveys.
- Participates in weekly client care conferences and attends staff meetings.
- Participates in program evaluation and additional CARF program responsibilities as assigned (e.g. Health and Safety, Annual Planning, etc.).
Written Documentation
- Daily notes are to be completed for each treatment encounter by the end of each day with corresponding charges.
- Set up and completion of evaluation sections assigned by PT.
- Assist with Quality Assurance (QA) for documents and program.
- Track professional competencies established with PT (evaluation components, range of motion, MMT, modality use, etc.)
- Additional documentation as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completed accredited program for Physical Therapist Assistant with corresponding licensure.
- Current, unrestricted state licensure (free from disciplinary action).
- Membership in professional organization (state and or national).
- CPR certification.
- One-year experience working in a rehabilitation setting is preferable.
- Sound knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook e-mail & Scheduling.
- Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.
- Capacity to negotiate complex claims requiring sensitivity, flexibility, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
- Safe operation of exercise and treatment modality equipment.
Working Conditions
Work primarily in an indoor, outpatient setting, primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Periods of frequent movement including walking, standing, and stabilizing clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.79 - $35.21 per hour DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Rehabilitation center
- Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a real difference in patients' lives. Apply today to become part of our expanding program.
About us: Celebrating our 16th year of service with a completely remodeled and expanded facility. Northwest Return To Work (NWRTW) is positioned for continued growth. We are a talented group of 50 intelligent and passionate therapeutic, clinical and administrative professionals who thoroughly enjoy what we do. We are committed to excellent outcomes and growth in order to help our clients achieve their best functional capacity as they transition from injury and return to work. We don’t believe in letting barriers stop us. Instead, we get creative and innovative in order to find appropriate solutions to best serve our clients and our team. Our leadership team is dedicated and committed to personal growth, being good stewards of the business starting with the people who work here. Staff fulfillment and balance of workload are at the top of the priorities along with company profitability. Northwest Return to Work is an equal-opportunity employer and we encourage diverse candidates to apply. Background checks will be conducted as part of the job offer process.
Salary : $29 - $35
