**Per Diem Position Located at Cascade Valley Hospital**
Essential Functions:
Administer physical therapy treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
- Administer active and passive manual exercises and modality treatments to improve and maintain patient function.
- Operate treatment devices in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and SRH policies and procedures.
- Instruct and assist patients in performance of various physical activities and use of supportive devices.
- Evaluate patient response and report findings to Physical Therapist.
- Document patient treatment, response and progress in patient medical records and field charts in an accurate and timely manner.
- Discharge and transfer patients as per established policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care with appropriate services.
- Identifies and acts appropriately in code situations as per established protocols.
- Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.
- Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.
- Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
- Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner. Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required.
- Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
- Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Experience/Training:
- Minimum six (6) months related experience preferred.
License/Certifications:
- Current Washington State Physical Therapy Assistant required. Current
- American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare BLS certification required.
Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.
#INDTHERAPY
Pay: $25.33 - $37.99 per hour
Benefits:
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Work Location: In person