[Apply in 3 Minutes] Physical Therapy Assistant, Full Time Day, Salem

Company: Kaiser
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Summary: To administer quality physical therapy services following treatment plans established by physical therapists to restore function, prevent disability and return patients to maximal potential. Essential Responsibilities: - Delivers physical therapy treatments to patients ranging in age from geriatric to pediatric: provides and progresses treatment as per treatment plans, physician order, professional standards and departmental protocols. - Teaches patient care classes and groups for specific disorders per physician order and departmental policies. May participate in patient care clinics per specialized training or continuing education (i.e. Amputee Clinic). - Communicates outcomes to evaluating therapist, physicians and other health professionals. Complete all chart documentation as outlined by Kaiser Permanente and State License requirements. Demonstrate and practice efficient workflow using time management skills which allow for patient treatments, proficient use of computers and electronic tools (using short keys, smart sets and dot phrases). - Performs duties in a professional manner demonstrating dependability, flexibility and team work. Maintains professional competency through continuing education, in-services, peer review and self-evaluation per departmental standards. Continuing education dependent on and specific to patient population treated. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment. Performs other duties as requested. Basic Qualifications: Experience - N/A Education - Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology appropriate to PTA. - Successful completion of clinical internships. - High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration - Physical Therapist Assistant License (Oregon) - Basic Life Support within 2 months of hire Additional Requirements: - Basic skills in PT procedures and treatment, use of modalities (US, electrical stimulation, traction, etc), documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: - One (1) year of clinic experience in comparable setting. - Knowledge base applicable to patient load at KSMC. - Skills in group dynamics, leading classes. Notes: - Will work at both Salem and North Lancaster PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Salem,Skyline Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Rehab Services Department : Skyline Medical Offices - Physical Medicine - 1008 Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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