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

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.