Physical Therapy Assistant Job at Connected Home Health & Hospice in Portlan

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ready to join a team that's as passionate about changing lives as you are? Look no further-Connected Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced and caring PTA to join our dynamic crew!Why Choose Connected? We're a Medicare-certified 5-Star Agency and honored as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian in 2023. At Connected, WE LIVE FOR WHAT WE DO! Our team is the heartbeat of our success. We cherish each other's unique strengths and expertise, inspiring one another to reach new heights as we passionately serve our community.Employee Happiness Matters: At Connected, our patients are our passion, but our employees come FIRST! Say goodbye to stressful productivity demands. We keep it chill with productivity requirements set below industry standards, ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance.Unlock Your Potential: Get ready to unlock your full potential with our comprehensive training program! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we'll equip you with all the tools you need to succeed, including our preceptorship program.Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Enjoy the freedom of independent scheduling, allowing you to take control of your time while delivering top-notch care to our clients.No More After-Hours Hassles: Say goodbye to the on-call grind! With Connected, you'll enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off. It's time to reclaim your work-life balance and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.What You'll Do: Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of careTreat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performanceDirect and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic trainingUtilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massageObserve and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's conditionInstruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devicesAs an PTA at Connected, you'll be a maverick of creativity, a crusader for compassion, and a trailblazer in personalized care! Here's what we're looking for:Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in Oregon2+ years of experience in physical therapyCritical thinking skills and ability to work independently.Hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart AssociationZoom around town in your trusty insured automobileThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.