Physical Therapy Assistant (Full-time)

Description If you are looking for a job that provides: Work-Life Balance

Benefits

-Insurance (Medical and Dental), PTO, 401K Comfortable Workload Opportunities for Growth Competitive Wages Great Culture Amazing Management Recognition Programs Look no further! Cascadia of Nampa offers all of these things and more, and we are looking for PTAs who will help grow our team and provide excellent care for our patients! So, if this is the type of workplace you are looking for, please reach out! Or better yet, fill out an application! We would love to talk and meet with you! Recruiting Contact: ASHLIE STEINBACH: 208-401-9639 Ext. 304 OR amsteinbach@cascadiahc.com

Position Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical manipulation to help residents/patients recover.

Note

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications: PTA license CPR license Preferably 6 months of experience in LTC or Skilled nursing

Hours

• Five days per week (8-hour shifts)
• Start date: As soon as possible

• Essential Functions Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
• Contributes to patients' physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.