Physical Therapy Aide (Per Diem)

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Physical Therapy Aide (Per Diem)

Per Diem/Relief

Oregon - Rose Quarter Portland OR WA State

We are looking for a part-time Physical Therapist to join our busy Physical Therapy team! Our Physical Therapists are responsible for rehabilitating people with physical disabilities and/or injuries. Patients include post-surgical accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as back pain arthritis heart disease fractures head injuries and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and post-surgical patients. The ideal candidate may specialize in pediatrics geriatrics orthopedics sports medicine neurology or cardiopulmonary physical therapy. The candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal skills a superior commitment to patient care and the ability to work closely with patients and physicians.

Responsibilities:

Support an environment that reinforces our mission and Core Values of Superior Service Teamwork Integrity Innovation Quality and Recognition.
Help to restore physical function improve mobility relieve pain and prevent permanent disability. Assist in restoring maintaining and promoting overall fitness and health.
Examine patient medical histories. Test and measure patients strength range of motion balance and coordination posture muscle performance respiration and motor function.
Determine patients ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness.
Develop plans describing a treatment strategy its purposes and its anticipated outcome. Plan often includes exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility strength or endurance. May use electrical stimulation hot packs cold compresses and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
Teach patients how to use assistive and adaptive devices such as crutches prostheses and wheelchairs.
Document patient progress conduct periodic examinations and modify treatments with emphasis on identification of areas requiring more/less attention.
May participate in supervising physical therapy students assistants and aides.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelors degree in physical therapy from accredited program; successful completion of clinical internship. Masters or Doctorate degree in physical therapy preferred.
Current OR state physical therapist license.
Current BLS certificate.
Must have previous outpatient orthopedics experience clinical internships considered.
Knowledge of basic science including biology chemistry and physics as well as biomechanics neuroanatomy and disease manifestations.
Knowledge of medical practice policies/procedures regulations safety/injection control and quality assurance requirements.
Knowledge of examination techniques and therapeutic procedures.
Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients including hands-on procedures such as deep-tissue massage.
Skill in using physical therapy equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status. Skill in effectively maintaining equipment; successful completion of related competency testing.
Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their physical therapy treatments.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.
Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

Typical Day:

11-12 patients per day 40 minute patient slots.
1:1 patient care (utilize PT Aides to overlap/dovetail patients) (patients typically in clinic for closer to 50 minutes/an hour).
7am-6pm; Monday-Friday (depending on clinic/day) so schedule can either be 5x8s / 4x10s or combination depending on clinic needs.

Proud to Offer:

401(K) Retirement Plan including discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Time off accrued based on company policy

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest. Our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!

Hourly Rate: $40.87 - $68.46.

Physical Therapy Aide (Per Diem) Per Diem/Relief Oregon - Rose Quarter Portland OR WA State We are looking for a part-time Physical Therapist to join our busy Physical Therapy team! Our Physical Therapists are responsible for rehabilitating people with physical disabilities and/or injuries. Patients...