PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
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What We Offer:

Benefits Package

* Employees (and their families) Medical with Vision & Prescription and Dental Insurance

* Interactive Wellness Program?with rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health

* Employee Assistance Plan

* Teledoc

* Employees(and their families) Life & AD&D

* Long Term Disability

* Employees (and their families) eligible for employee & family Physical Therapy benefits

* Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time)-increases with tenure

* 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to2 personal holidays

* 401(k) and profit-sharing program (Up to 5% of total compensation)

Continuing Education Package

* Continuing Education Stipend ($500 annually)

* Continuing Education PTO (up to 1 day annually)

* MedBridge Learning Subscription

* Tuition Advancement program pre and post professional (application process)

* Employee Service Scholarship (application process)

Community and philanthropic support through individual grants and paid time off

After 70+ years and the largest privately owned PT company in the United States, we continue to grow! With around 100 privately-owned clinics in the PNW, we offer you the ability to do what you love and discover new challenges, all in a place where you can take ownership, chase ideas, and build the future of physical therapy.

Therapeutic Associate's commitment to the physical therapy profession, to our patients and our employees ensures an exceptional standard of care. Our team members are the heartbeat of our organization, key to our success. We want to help employees live a happy, healthy, and productive life that balances what is important to them.

We are seeking a full time Physical Therapy Aide to be a key member of our clinical care team. This role provides the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives every day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Support a patient-centered team by assisting and taking direction from our Physical Therapists and or Physical Therapist Assistants to provide great patient care

* Provide exceptional customer service to patients, team members and customers

* Implement knowledge of human physiology and physical therapy interventions

* Conduct safe application of modalities and therapeutic procedures as allowed by state laws

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* Interest in Exercise Science, Sports Performance, Fitness, and Physical Therapy preferred

Schedules are flexible and students who are seeking experience in these areas are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Our Team:

* Professional and?Clinical?Development -?Ongoing mentorship?and continuing education?opportunities.

* Collaboration and Care Team Model?-?Opportunity to work within a care team that provides support and collaboration both within individual clinics and across the organization. We strive for focused?attention on?each patient's journey toward positive health and wellness.

* Innovation?-?We are committed to?exploring new technology, treatment methodologies and process improvements that support our care teams and enhance the patient experience.

* Committed to diversity and inclusion?- We believe that diversity makes our clinic stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

* Community Oriented?-?Giving back to the community is a part of who we are. We give back to our community through free community education events, local sporting events, local school organizations, youth organizations, Veterans organizations, and community improvement projects.

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Who?We?Are:

* Legacy -?Therapeutic Associates is the pioneer of outpatient physical therapy. Since its founding in 1952, the Company has thrived by adhering to the highest standards of excellence, adapting and innovating while serving patients with quality care and compassion. We continue to be an important part of leading and advocating for the advancement of our profession.

* Independence within Partnership -?Therapeutic Associates is made up of a partnership of unique clinics, each locally directed?by physical therapists who are dedicated to their patients, their communities and to our profession. Our clinics are managed by owners and directors who have the support and resources of our large organization combined with the freedom to make decisions with their teams to best serve their patients and community.

How To Apply:

Being a part of the Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy family is an opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities while continuing to learn and grow within a challenging and gratifying profession.?If you would like to learn more about becoming part of the Therapeutic Associates team, please review our website and submit your resume today!

Therapeutic Associates Inc. (TAI) is a company that strives to ensure that all people belong in our spaces and have opportunities for growth because we believe that diversity in our team makes us outstanding. Therefore, TAI hires, promotes, and terminates with equitable practices where discrimination and harassment are unacceptable based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws*.

* This includes but is not limited to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, citizenship, weight, marital status.

* Job Description | Physical Therapy Aide/ Exercise Specialist/ Exercise Technician

Title:

Physical Therapy Aide/ Exercise Specialist/ Exercise Technician

ID:

008

Department:

XXXX

Location:

TBD

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reporting To:

Clinic Director and/or LAS

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Aide provides pre-treatment and extension of care services to a diverse patient population under the supervision and direction of Physical Therapist(s) and Physical Therapy Assistant(s). In addition to working to extend patient care, aides assist providers with patient related tasks (scribing, creating home exercise programs, etc.), support the back-office (laundry, room turnover, and other clinic maintenance), and support the front-office (answering phones, checking patients in/out, scheduling patients, working clinic in-boxes, etc.). Aides must engage in and promote positive customer service interactions with patients, clinic team members, and other customers. They must possess and continually acquire awareness and knowledge of human physiology and physical therapy interventions and conduct safe applications of modalities and other therapeutic procedures, as allowed by state laws. PT Aides may also be referred to as exercise specialists or exercise technicians.

Core Values

We have compassion for others and it shows in what we do.

We support a culture of learning.

We honor our legacy by embracing ownership and individual opportunity.

We are leaders in the markets we serve.

We promote health and well-being.

We are driven to do the right thing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Interacts courteously and effectively with patients, families/caretakers, clinic staff, and all other customers. This includes effectively communicating in a patient-centered manner, relaying information between provider and patient, and maintaining professional boundaries.

* Performs treatment-related tasks as appropriate and allowed by state law, under the supervision of PT or PTA. This may include tasks such as pre-treatment and care extension exercises, executing patient intake tasks, application of modalities like ice and heat, and real-time scribing for PT or PTA.

* Conducts routine cleaning and maintenance of clinic including, but not limited to, laundry, treatment area clean-up, and equipment clean-up.

* Understands and follows correct procedures for handling biohazardous materials.

* Maintains confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, company and other information. Ensures proper handling, retention, and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.

* Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures. This includes following laws and regulations that dictate which services aides can provide and bill for and documenting these services appropriately in the patient encounter.

* Provides front office support and coverage as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, answering phones, checking patients in/out, collecting copays, scheduling follow-ups, etc.

* Supports projects and other designated activities as assigned in support of our mission and core values. These may include clinic marketing/promotion and special project work as assigned.

Qualifications

* Education

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Bachelor's education in exercise science, human physiology, biology, or general sciences preferred.

* Experience

* Knowledge of exercise.

* Prior medical office or hospital experience is preferred.

* Must be 18 or older.

Considerations for Higher Levels of Pay

* Advanced degree (bachelor's degree or master's degree in exercise science, human physiology, biology, general sciences, athletic training).

* Specialty certifications (exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer, yoga instructor, Pilates instructor or similar training).

* Extensive exercise knowledge with the ability to teach.

* Exceptional interpersonal skills.

* Excellent time awareness and ability to manage and prioritize tasks.

* Clinic payor mix and ability to bill for care extender's services.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Communication

* Requires ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

* Team Building/Interpersonal Skills

* Demonstrates understanding of and practices the principles of effective teamwork, including maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.

* Understands and demonstrates excellent customer service.

* Work Prioritization/Flexibility/Adaptability

* Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments.

* Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment, is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.

* Computer/Office Skills

* Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computers, telephones, copiers, and fax machines.

* Ability to use electronic documentation, HEP, and other patient care systems before, during, and after treatment to assist the providers and front office staff.

* Basic proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

IN AN 8 HOUR WORKDAY, THIS JOB REQUIRES:

R = RARELY (less than 1/2 hour per day)

O = OCCASIONALLY (1/2 - 2.5 hours per day)

F = FREQUENTLY (2.5 - 5.5 hours per day)

C = CONTINUALLY (5.5 - 8 hours per day)

NA = NOT APPLICABLE

RFCP = REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSECUTIVE PERFORMANCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

R

O

F

C

NA

Comments/RFCP

Sitting

X

This may be frequent if covering the front desk.

Driving

X

Stationary standing

X

Walking

X

Ability to be mobile

X

Crouching (bend at knees)

X

Kneeling/Crawling

X

Stooping (bend at waist)

X

Twisting (knees/waist/neck)

X

Turn/Pivot

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching overhead

X

Reaching extension

X

Grasping

X

Pinching

X

Pushing/pulling

typical weight:? 20 lbs

X

maximumweight:60lbs

X

Lifting/carrying

typical weight:? 20 lbs

X

maximumweight:60lbs

X

Other physical demands:

Keyboarding

X

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

R

O

F

C

NA

Comments/RFCP

Talking in person

X

Talking on telephone

X

Hearing in person

X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

R

O

F

C

NA

Comments/RFCP

Hearing on telephone

X

Sighted

X

Read

X

Write

X

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

Comments

Safety requirements (i.e.

Clothing, safety equipment

required, activities performed)

N/A

Exposures (i.e. fumes,

chemicals, vibrations, humidity,

cold, heat, dust, noise, blood &

body fluids)

Work is normally performed in an office type setting and is subject to noise, various room temperatures.

Operation of heavy equipment,

tools, vehicles

N/A

Required hygiene standards

(food handling, clean,

contaminated, and sterile

equipment, etc.)

N/A

Other environmental requirements:

N/A

Generally functions in an office

environment; however, may

conduct meetings and other

business in hospital or clinical

settings

N/A

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Category: PhysicalTherapyAideWashington

Other details

* Job Family Clinical - Non Licensed

* Pay Type Hourly

* Min Hiring Rate $16.75

* Max Hiring Rate $16.75

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