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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Ortho - Part Time - Portland

Kaiser • Part-time • PORTLAND, OR, United States • 3h ago

Job Summary:

To administer quality physical therapy services following treatment plans established by physical therapists to restore function, prevent disability and return patients to maximal potential.

Essential Responsibilities:

Delivers physical therapy treatments to patients ranging in age from geriatric to pediatric: provides and progresses treatment as per treatment plans, physician order, professional standards and departmental protocols.
Teaches patient care classes and groups for specific disorders per physician order and departmental policies.
May participate in patient care clinics per specialized training or continuing education (i.e. Amputee Clinic).
Communicates outcomes to evaluating therapist, physicians and other health professionals.
Complete all chart documentation as outlined by Kaiser Permanente and State License requirements.
Demonstrate and practice efficient workflow using time management skills which allow for patient treatments, proficient use of computers and electronic tools (using short keys, smart sets and dot phrases).
Performs duties in a professional manner demonstrating dependability, flexibility and teamwork.
Maintains professional competency through continuing education, in-services, peer review and self-evaluation per departmental standards.
Continuing education dependent on and specific to patient population treated.
Participates in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment.
Performs other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology appropriate to PTA.
Successful completion of clinical internships.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Physical Therapist Assistant License (Oregon)

Basic Life Support within 2 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Basic skills in PT procedures and treatment, use of modalities (US, electrical stimulation, traction, etc), documentation skills, CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year of clinic experience in comparable setting.
Knowledge base applicable to patient load at KSMC.
Skills in group dynamics, leading classes.

PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Central Interstate Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 32
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Rehab Services
Department : Interstate - Central Med Ofcs - Physical Medicine - 1008
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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