Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Portland, OR
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Portland, OR 97219. This is a 11-week contract with potential for extension. Both local and travel candidates are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist
• Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients
• Accurately document client status with daily, weekly, or monthly records and submit clinical paperwork on time
• Attend educational meetings and contribute to department in-services
• Notify physical therapist or management of any equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or client changes
• Schedule clients and perform varied office tasks
• Apply infection control and universal precautions in patient care activities
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence
• Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education and coaching
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of PTA experience with Home Health required.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree
• Current OR state license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance
• HCHB, Oasis preferred.
• West side of PDX region coverage
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team

Additional Information:

• Location: Portland, OR 97219 (Coverage: West side of PDX region)
• Mileage: Reimbursement provided (from first patient to last patient)
• Schedule: 36 hours/week - 8am - 4:30pm
• Contract Length: 11 weeks
• Gross weekly: $1,965.00
• W2 hourly (Taxable): $19
• Stipend Weekly (Non - Taxable): $1205.00= ($775+ $430)
• Local Pay rate: $38-41/hr. On W2

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.