Physical Therapist Assistant

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, has just opened a new rehabilitation hospital in Lynnwood, Washington, Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood. This 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, operating jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Northwest Washington who need continued care to recover completely.

Why work with us?

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment       

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquire pertinent information and implement comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
• Assist the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
• Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
•  Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
• Apply the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC.  Progress patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
• Other duties as assigned

• Salary range: $35.00 - $49.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
• Current BLS/CPR

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Salary : $35 - $49