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Physical Therapist Assistant - Everett Clinic

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$35.00 - $37.00 / hr
United States, Washington, Everett
Mar 05, 2025
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, renders physical therapy treatments and interventions. Helps patients meet their treatment goals by following treatment plans established by the physical therapist, exercising sound clinical judgment when providing patient care, and ensuring appropriate communication with the PT regarding the patient's progress. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in planning and implementing patient care programs under supervision of a physical therapist Administer selected treatment modalities and interventions such as physical agents; mechanical traction; manual therapy; therapeutic exercises; and functional training to improve gait, posture, body mechanics, balance, coordination, and performance of activities of daily living, and work- or sports-related activities Observe, measure and report patient's response to treatment to supervising physical therapist Communicate with the patient, patient's family, physicians, providers and other team members as needed regarding a patient's care Demonstrate solid customer service skills Document patient's care, and submit charges for services provided in a timely manner Assume responsibility for maintaining a high level of clinical competency, professionalism and ethical practice Pursue activities that promote professional growth and development Perform other related duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a Washington state board-approved physical therapist assistant program Current Washington State PTA license Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience working as an Physical Therapy Assistant Experience in treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems in an outpatient setting Experience (or willingness to train) in the McKenzie Method and in lymphedema therapy