What are the responsibilities and job description for the physical therapy position at Life Care Center of Coos Bay?
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing and boating in Coos Bay and the Coos River, hiking in Elliott State Forest, and exploring the Pacific coastline with miles of sandy beaches, tide pooling, and whale watching.
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers off-road vehicle riding, sandboarding, and horseback riding, while Bandon Dunes Golf Resort provides world-class golfing with stunning oceanfront views.
Kayaking, crabbing, and clamming are also popular activities, making Coos Bay a haven for outdoor recreation. Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes. Position
The Physical Therapy Aide assists in carrying out rehab related activities which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure
* High school graduate or equivalent * Health care experience preferred * CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
Specific Job
* Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility * Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited
patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
* Carry out treatment programs as pre determined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapist * Assist patients in preparation for treatment * Communicate patient's response for treatments to supervising therapist appropriately and timely * Utilize therapy software appropriately and timely * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist in the evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment * Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team * Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer{advertiserId% %{category%%
