Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is a Medicare-certified Hospice agency serving seeking someone just as passionate as we are about providing quality patient services to join our team as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Job Details:
Status: Part Time
FTE: ≤0.78
Location: Pierce County
Wage Range: $37.00/hour-$42.00/hour
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program. Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Requirements?
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Current certification or license as required by state law. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.
What we offer you:

• A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health concierge and Teladoc services
• FSA and HSA accounts
• Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD plans
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• Company-wide celebrations of your great work & accomplishments
• Support for your professional growth and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• AMAZING teammates & leaders that are supportive, inclusive, and fun!
• And more!

We would love to meet you and hear your commitment to living CAPLICO with us!
C ustomer Second (Employee First)
A ccountability
P assion For Learning
L ove One Another
I ntelligent Risk Taking
C elebration
O wnership
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The 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.

The 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.