Physical Therapist Assistant at International Community Health Services

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

41.14

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical therapy, Patient care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Documentation, Geriatric care, Patient education, Treatment planning, CPR certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join the ICHS Team! Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities. International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society. At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We offer * Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region * “Share the success” bonuses * Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS * Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 320 hours rollover year to year * Automatic 4% retirement contribution * 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays * Reimbursement for professional licensure Job Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant provides interventions as part of the established PT plan of care, collaborates with PT regarding patient progress and treatments, and educates participants and/or family in care as part of Healthy Aging and Wellness Program. Our community health based model allows our therapists to work in the PACE outpatient center and in participants’ homes as needed. This role also implements plan of care with input from PT as needed, regularly informs the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of participants, remains alert to pertinent input from other team members and participant caregivers, and documents changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies. Education - Graduate of physical therapy assistant program with curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Experience - One (1) year experience working with the elderly preferred. Other Requirement(s) - Active State of Washington Physical Therapy Assistant license. Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides interventions as part of the established plan of care and collaborates with the PT regarding patient progress. They also educate participants and families while regularly updating the interdisciplinary team on the patient's condition.