- Salary
- $36 – $47/hr
- Location
- Bellevue, WA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Careage Home Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team. In this role, you will provide personalized physical therapy services to patients in their residences, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Working under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, assist patients with exercises, and support their recovery process in a comfortable and familiar environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working within a supportive and growth-oriented team.
This position will cover the Rural South (Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines and Covington) area.
- Sign on Bonus up to $5,000 DOE!! Payable at 1 year of Full Time employment.
- Mileage Reimbursement
- $36.50-47.75 (DOE)
- Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines and Covington area.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers
Why work with us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.
A Licensed PTA administers physical therapy to patients intermittently in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).
Summary of Responsibilities
• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to lift patients and help them move
• Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Compassion and empathy
• Good attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of anatomy
• Knowledge of PT stretches and exercises
Requirements
- 2 years experience preferred
- Currently Licensed, Registered or Certified in Washington State
- 2 years certified by the American Physical Therapy Association