Physical Therapy Assistant

Are you a dedicated and compassionate PTA eager to provide hands-on patient care that truly makes a difference? Join our collaborative rehabilitation team!

You'll implement treatment plans, provide vital education, and contribute significantly to discharge planning, directly helping patients achieve maximum functional independence.

You will:

• Administer & Monitor Treatment: Administer prescribed treatments; evaluate effectiveness and report patient progress to the PT.
• Emergency Preparedness: Institute or assist with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.
• Patient Education: Implement and assess appropriate patient/caregiver education under PT delegation.
• Documentation: Complete required reports/notes, assisting with medical necessity in progress notes.
• Operational Efficiency: Accurately enter charges and schedule patients.

Shift: Mon, Wed, Fri Days

Student loan repayment program offered!

What You'll Bring:

• Exceptional Hands-On Skills: Proven ability to administer physical therapy treatments.
• Strong Observation & Reporting: Meticulous in monitoring patient responses and communicating progress.
• Compassion & Collaboration: Dedicated to patient well-being and a team player.
• Required Licensure & Certification:
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Oregon.
  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Preferred: Clinical experience in a broad-base rehabilitation facility.

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.