Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time) - Inpatient

Northwest Specialty Hospitalis seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Inpatient Team!

The Physical Therapy Assistant position is responsible for providing safe effective patient-centered care in a clinical outpatient setting for all patient populations. The Physical Therapy Assistant supports the mission vision and values of the organization and will do the following:

• Administer treatment programs under PT direction with specific goals defined by patients capacity and tolerance and in accordance with established pre-op and post-op spine protocols.

• Educate patients about biomechanics exercises and injury prevention to promote wellness.

• Communicate with patients team members director of nursing services and physicians to ensure a consistent level of care.

• Complete daily documentation on existing patients within workday.

• Participate in monthly staff meetings and marketing assignments as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

• Must have current and unrestricted licensure in the state of Idaho or be actively in the application process

• Must have current BLS certification

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Understand and adhere to the federal confidentiality regulations

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do whats best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care surgical skill medical care and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits work environment job satisfaction and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture patient-focused approach and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical Dental & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities ongoing education training and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge access to a dietitian and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status.**