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At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F 8-4:30pm, rotating Holidays
PTA – Home Health
Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Palliative Care and Hospice) servicesCoordinates with the Interdisciplinary team in planning and achieving patient goals involving the patient and family in the care planning process.Documents on laptops at point of care as outlined in policies/proceduresAchieves productivity requirementsExperience: Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
Licenses: Current driver’s license and proof of insurance
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Additional Requirements: Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients.Responsibilities
You will perform well in stress and emergency situationsYou will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directedYou will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurateYou will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patientsRequirements
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of WashingtonMinimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferredCurrent BLS Certification requiredOur Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employeesMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years runningTechnology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turnPay and Benefit Expectations
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.