About this role
Island Health is looking for an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant for our Rehabilitation Services department at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.
Work Schedule:
• 1.0 FTE / 40 hours weekly
• Day Shift
Salary Range: $28.52 - $41.94
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Why Choose Island Health?
We invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including:
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Vested Retirement Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Events
• And More!
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Assumes responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant by providing direct patient care under the indirect supervision of a physical therapist from infancy through adults.
• Works under general clinical direction of the Physical Therapist but makes judgments regarding re-assessment of patients and development of appropriate patient treatment. Makes decisions as to when the Physical Therapists' advice or special attention is required.
• Performs prescribed treatments of outpatients and inpatients as developed by a staff physical therapist.
• Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, physicians, staff from other disciplines, and staff within the department.
• Documents the patient's treatment record after each physical therapy treatment according to established standards.
Job Requirements:
• Graduate of certified Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Washington DOH
• Active BLS Certification
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