Physical Therapist Assistant - #262108

We are Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident-minded individuals to join our team.

Key Benefits Of An In-House Therapy Staff Model-

• Aligned Mission and Values
• Reflect our company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration, focused on individualized care for patients while supporting professional growth for staff
• Enhanced Quality of Care
• Provide therapy services with tailored programs that directly address the unique needs of our residents and align with our goals
• Ensure consistent, high-quality continuity of care with dedicated in-house teams.
• Utilize a Rehab care model team approach
• Perks
• Clinical excellence via a $750 annual con ed budget with up to 2 days paid time off and covered license renewal.
• Health & wellness including an employee assistance program
• Access to in-house training
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick & vacation) as a new employee - increases with tenure
• Double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays
• Annual performance and salary review
• Leadership development group with NARA and management development
  
  

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assumes 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 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.