Physical Therapist Assistant

Seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team In Lacey, WA! Great culture in our facility with our rehab team and facility staff have good cooperation and team work! Apply today!

The city of Lacey is technically a suburb of Olympia, but its relative proximity to JBLM and beautiful surroundings makes it an attractive choice for military members and their families. Clean air & water, outstanding schools, and a low crime rate make the City of Lacey one of the most desirable places in the country to live.

Opportunity for an in-house Physical Therapist Assistant to join the rehab department.

You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation. Unique in-house rehab opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients' goals and needs

• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients' motion and mobility

• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques

• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs

• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

• Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination

• Consult and practice with other health professionals

• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress to PT

• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant

• Intensive education and clinical expertise

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

• Current knowledge of treatment practices

• Drive to continually learn and grow

• Professional behavior

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Valid license to practice physical therapy

• PTA Associates Degree