Physical Therapist Assistant

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International Community Health Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Seattle, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides interventions as part of the established plan of care and collaborates with the PT regarding patient progress. They also educate participants and families while regularly updating the interdisciplinary team on the patient's condition.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved physical therapy assistant program and possess an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Washington. Experience working with the elderly is preferred, and you must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Therapist Assistant

CPR certification

Job Description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.


 International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

  • Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
  • “Share the success” bonuses
  • Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
  • Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 320 hours rollover year to year
  • Automatic 4% retirement contribution
  • 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides interventions as part of the established PT plan of care, collaborates with PT regarding patient progress and treatments, and educates participants and/or family in care as part of Healthy Aging and Wellness Program. Our community health based model allows our therapists to work in the PACE outpatient center and in participants’ homes as needed. This role also implements plan of care with input from PT as needed, regularly informs the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of participants, remains alert to pertinent input from other team members and participant caregivers, and documents changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.
 

Education - Graduate of physical therapy assistant program with curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Experience - One (1) year experience working with the elderly preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Active State of Washington Physical Therapy Assistant license. Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

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International Community Health Services

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nonprofit community health center that offers affordable health care services to Seattle and King County’s Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, as well as other underserved communities. Each year, ICHS provides direct patient care, health support services, and preventive education to over 28,300 individuals. For over 40 years, ICHS has provided culturally-appropriate and multilingual care to improve the health of our community. ICHS began in 1973 as a small storefront clinic in Seattle’s International District. Today it is the largest Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community health center in Washington state.
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